Regional Director of Engineering – Hotels & Facilities

yas world resort, vignette collection by ihg; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Yas Plaza Hotels by IHG seeks an Area Director of Engineering to oversee maintenance and engineering operations across Yas Plaza Hotels in Abu Dhabi. You will manage budgets, lead capital projects, and provide strategic technical leadership for multiple properties.

The role requires a Master's degree in Engineering, 10+ years in engineering leadership in hospitality, and strong budgeting, planning, and team-development capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years in an engineering leadership role, preferably in hospitality.
• Proven ability to plan, manage and execute large engineering projects within budgets and timelines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills; capable of managing budgets and costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations across Yas Plaza Hotels.
• Monitor and control departmental budgets; support annual operating budgets and capex plans.
• Lead multi-disciplinary capital projects from concept to implementation with internal and external teams.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to project teams; ensure quality and safety standards.
• Develop team capabilities and drive performance through coaching and development.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs and life-safety systems across all properties are up to date.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Engineering software

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering design programmes

Job description

Yas Plaza Hotels by IHG seeks an Area Director of Engineering to oversee maintenance and engineering operations across Yas Plaza Hotels in Abu Dhabi. You will manage budgets, lead capital projects, and provide strategic technical leadership for multiple properties.

The role requires a Master's degree in Engineering, 10+ years in engineering leadership in hospitality, and strong budgeting, planning, and team-development capabilities.