RWABU - E&M Supervisor (Electrical)

Rosewood Hotel Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Abu Dhabi is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to support the daily operation of the Engineering department and lead a team of engineering associates. You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, coordinate work assignments, respond to operational and emergency situations, and ensure the efficient maintenance of hotel facilities and equipment.

You will lead by example, promoting safety, service excellence, and technical expertise while ensuring all engineering tasks adhere to

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance or engineering teams in a hotel, resort, or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical equipment.
• Proactive approach to preventive maintenance and operational efficiency.
• Effective communicator who can interact with guests, associates, contractors, and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineering associates to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
• Monitor preventive maintenance programs for guestrooms, HVAC systems, public areas, kitchens, laundry facilities, and recreational areas.
• Respond promptly to guest requests, maintenance issues, and emergency situations to minimize operational disruption.
• Coordinate work orders, prioritize engineering tasks, and ensure timely completion of departmental projects.
• Conduct inspections, inventory controls, and technical audits to maintain operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support team development through coaching, performance feedback, training, and adherence to safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Building systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Safety

Job description

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

The Engineering team at Rosewood Abu Dhabi plays a vital role in ensuring the hotel operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of luxury hospitality. Through proactive maintenance, technical expertise, and operational excellence, the team supports every aspect of the guest and associate experience.

As an Engineering Supervisor, you will work closely with the Director of Engineering, Duty Engineers, and fellow engineering associates to maintain the property's infrastructure, oversee preventive maintenance activities, and ensure timely resolution of operational and guest-related issues.

YOUR ROLE

As an Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operation of the Engineering department while leading and developing a team of engineering associates. You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, coordinate work assignments, respond to operational and emergency situations, and ensure the efficient maintenance of hotel facilities and equipment.

You will lead by example, promoting safety, service excellence, and technical expertise while ensuring all engineering tasks are completed in line with Rosewood standards.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Lead and supervise engineering associates to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards
• Monitor preventive maintenance programs for guestrooms, HVAC systems, public areas, kitchens, laundry facilities, and recreational areas
• Respond promptly to guest requests, maintenance issues, and emergency situations to minimize operational disruption
• Coordinate work orders, prioritize engineering tasks, and ensure timely completion of departmental projects
• Conduct inspections, inventory controls, and technical audits to maintain operational readiness and regulatory compliance
• Support team development through coaching, performance feedback, training, and adherence to safety procedures

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You have experience leading maintenance or engineering teams within a hotel, resort, or similar hospitality environment
• You possess strong technical knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical equipment
• You are skilled at troubleshooting, problem-solving, and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• You have a proactive approach to preventive maintenance and operational efficiency
• You are an effective communicator who can confidently interact with guests, associates, contractors, and leadership teams
• You are committed to safety, quality, and delivering exceptional service standards

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes medical coverage, paid time off, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, global career opportunities, and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard - and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them - and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.