Hotel Engineering Manager - Lead Multi-Property Ops

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District and Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering, maintenance and facilities operations for both properties. You will guide engineering teams, oversee preventive maintenance and ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance across all building systems.

This leadership role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent organization and people-management skills to maintain safe, efficient and high-standard

Qualifications

• Experience as Engineering Manager or Chief/Assistant Chief Engineer in a hotel or similar hospitality environment.
• Experience managing engineering operations across more than one property is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water systems, boilers, kitchen equipment and general building maintenance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team development skills.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance and facilities management.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, environmental and fire-life-safety standards.
• Budgeting, procurement and contractor-management experience.
• Hands-on, practical approach and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering Department across both Hyatt Place properties.
• Oversee the daily operation, maintenance and performance of all building systems and equipment.
• Develop and implement effective preventive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective maintenance and repair requests.
• Supervise, coach and motivate engineering colleagues across both hotels.
• Plan team schedules, allocate resources and manage engineering priorities.
• Monitor the condition and performance of systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety).
• Ensure compliance with hotel standards, regulatory requirements and environmental practices.
• Manage engineering budgets, operating expenses, contractors and service agreements.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections and equipment performance.
• Support energy, water and waste-reduction initiatives across both properties.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Rooms, F&B, Security and other departments.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and authorities as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and operational challenges.
• Support renovation, refurbishment and capital projects.
• Ensure guest rooms and public areas are safe and well maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Preventive maintenance

Facilities management

Budgeting

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District and Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering, maintenance and facilities operations for both properties. You will guide engineering teams, oversee preventive maintenance and ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance across all building systems.

This leadership role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent organization and people-management skills to maintain safe, efficient and high-standard