Regional Director - Engineering - Madinat Jumeirah

Jumeirah; Dubai; On-site; AED 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays

Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance

Paid annual leave entitlement

Performance-based incentives

Access to Learning & Development programmes

Performance incentives

Tax-free salary AED

Job summary

A global leader in luxury hospitality seeks a Regional Director - Engineering to oversee full cycle engineering projects at Madinat Jumeirah. The ideal candidate will have 14+ years in engineering leadership, experience in luxury hospitality environments, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include driving sustainability initiatives, managing project governance, and acting as a strategic link across operations. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
• 8–10 years in senior roles leading complex engineering operations.
• Experience in luxury hospitality or resort operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil) or related field.
• Deep understanding of sustainability, decarbonization, and energy-efficiency programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle engineering and development projects across the resort.
• Drive sustainability and energy-efficiency agenda.
• Oversee project governance and financial alignment.
• Act as a strategic link between operations and corporate functions.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Sustainability

Decarbonization

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil)

LEED certification

PMP certification

Job description

Regional Director - Engineering - Madinat Jumeirah

United Arab Emirates

Job Description

AboutJumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

AboutMadinatJumeirah

Set along a two-kilometre stretch of private coastline, Madinat Jumeirah is a beachfront resort comprising four distinctive hotels. Each offers uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, with experiences ranging from the contemporary elegance of Jumeirah Al Naseem to the majestic Arabesque charm of Jumeirah Al Qasr. Guests can also enjoy the serene waterfront setting of Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and the secluded Arabian houses of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. Together, they form a one -of-a-kind destination rooted in Arabian luxury hospitality. The resort features over 20 curated restaurants and lounges, the traditional Souk Madinat Jumeirah, dedicated kids’ clubs and some of the region’s most versatile event and conference spaces.

AbouttheJob

• Lead the full cycle engineering and development projects across the resort, ensuring each initiative strengthens operational performance, elevates guest experience and protects long ‑ term asset value.
• Drive the resort’s sustainability and energy ‑ efficiency agenda by optimising utility performance, setting reduction targets and implementing innovative, cost ‑ efficient engineering solutions.
• Oversee multi ‑ property project governance and financial alignment, managing capex and FF&E priorities in close collaboration with Finance and hotel leadership to ensure disciplined budgeting and timely delivery.
• Act as the strategic link between operations, corporate functions and ownership, securing approvals, resolving barriers and ensuring smooth coordination with Jumeirah Design Services, Dubai Holding and Asset Management.
• Safeguard excellence in resort infrastructure, technical operations and life ‑ safety compliance by overseeing critical shared assets including chiller plants, transport, beaches, lagoons, landscaping, pest control and animal welfare.
• Represent Engineering at senior leadership forums, delivering insights, progress updates, risk assessments and strategic recommendations that inform enterprise ‑ level decisions.

AboutYou

Theidealcandidateforthispositionwillhavethefollowingexperienceandqualifications:

• 14+ years of progressive engineering leadership, with at least 8–10 years in senior roles leading multi ‑ asset, multi ‑ discipline engineering operations in complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience in luxury hospitality, large ‑ scale mixed ‑ use developments, or resort operations
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Facilities Management; certifications in sustainability or project management (LEED, PMP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil) or related field
• Deep understanding of sustainability, decarbonization, and energy ‑ efficiency programs.

AtJumeirah,wearededicatedtofosteringaworkplacewherecolleaguesfeelvalued,supported,andinspiredtogrow.Ourbenefitspackagereflectsthiscommitmentbycombiningrewardingfinancialincentives,comprehensivehealthcare,andopportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopment.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network.
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide.
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage.
• Paid annual leave entitlement.
• Performance -based incentives tailored to your role.
• Competitive tax -free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)