Senior Chief Engineer - Luxury Resort Operations

Accor Hotels; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, part of Accor, in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead engineering operations and the maintenance team across the property.

In this senior role you will oversee all building systems, safety, and compliance, develop and implement preventative maintenance, manage budgets, and drive energy efficiency while collaborating with other departments to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Chief Engineer or senior engineering leader in hospitality or related environments.
• Proven expertise across HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and water systems.
• Strong budgeting, procurement, and contractor management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering department with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and energy optimization initiatives.
• Manage all building systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, water, BMS, life-safety) and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B and other departments to resolve operations challenges.
• Respond to emergencies and critical failures with minimum disruption to guests.

Skills

Leadership experience

HVAC expertise

Electrical systems

Budgeting

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, part of Accor, in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead engineering operations and the maintenance team across the property.

In this senior role you will oversee all building systems, safety, and compliance, develop and implement preventative maintenance, manage budgets, and drive energy efficiency while collaborating with other departments to ensure exceptional guest experiences.