Chief Engineer

Novotel Surfers Paradise; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Surfers Paradise is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering Department, oversee maintenance, compliance and capital works, and ensure a safe, efficient environment for guests and staff.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief Engineer will manage contractors, drive sustainability initiatives, and champion Accor's guest service standards while building a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Building Services or related discipline.
• Experience leading hotel engineering, facilities management or similar.
• Knowledge of building systems, preventative maintenance and asset management.
• Understanding of Australian WH&S legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs across all hotel assets.
• Ensure compliance with WH&S, fire safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Oversee maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Maintain guest rooms and public areas; pools, spa and recreational facilities.
• Manage maintenance budgets, utilities and capital expenditure projects.
• Lead sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Manage contractors, service providers and supplier relationships.
• Participate in strategic planning and hotel leadership initiatives.
• Ensure all engineering activities support an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Project management

Strategic planning

Building systems knowledge

Education

Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Building Services or related discipline

Job description

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for engineering excellence, hotel operations and creating exceptional guest experiences?

Novotel Surfers Paradise is seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering Department and ensure our hotel facilities, infrastructure and assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, efficiency and presentation.

This is a key leadership role within the hotel, responsible for protecting and enhancing our physical assets while driving operational excellence, sustainability initiatives and team performance.

About the role...

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of hotel engineering, maintenance, compliance and capital works. You will lead a dedicated engineering team, manage contractors and suppliers, and ensure a safe, efficient and well-maintained environment for guests, Heartists and visitors.

As a member of the Hotel Executive Team, you will contribute strategically to achieving business objectives while supporting Accor's culture, values and guest service standards.

Key responsibilities...

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs across all hotel assets.
• Ensure compliance with all WH&S, fire safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Oversee maintenance of:
• HVAC systems
• Electrical infrastructure
• Plumbing and hydraulic systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Commercial kitchen and laundry equipment
• Guest rooms and public areas
• Pools, spa and recreational facilities
• Lifts and escalators
• Manage maintenance budgets, utilities and capital expenditure projects.
• Lead sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Manage contractors, service providers and supplier relationships.
• Participate in strategic planning and hotel leadership initiatives.
• Ensure all engineering activities support an exceptional guest experience.

What you will bring...

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Building Services or related discipline.
• Previous leadership experience in hotel engineering, facilities management or a comparable environment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, preventative maintenance and asset management.
• Sound understanding of Australian WH&S legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.

Novotel is an international network of 400 four star hotels and resorts recognised in 59 countries. Novotel is the hotel brand best represented in its segment for consistent quality and spirited innovation. Whether you are visiting major international cities, business capitals or the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Novotel hotels and resorts welcome you with a consistent level of personal service.

Novotel promotes the wellbeing of both the business and leisure traveller, with spacious rooms equipped for work and relaxation, a 24/7 food and beverage offering, meeting rooms, attentive staff, special children's areas and fitness and relaxation facilities.

Novotel is a part of the Accor Hotels group other affiliated brands within this company are Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Quay West, The Sebel, Grand Mercure, Mercure, Ibis, Ibis Styles and Ibis Budget.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

Novotel is an international network of 400 four star hotels and resorts recognised in 59 countries. Novotel is the hotel brand best represented in its segment for consistent quality and spirited innovation. Whether you are visiting major international cities, business capitals or the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Novotel hotels and resorts welcome you with a consistent level of personal service.

Novotel promotes the wellbeing of both the business and leisure traveller, with spacious rooms equipped for work and relaxation, a 24/7 food and beverage offering, meeting rooms, attentive staff, special children's areas and fitness and relaxation facilities.

Novotel is a part of the Accor Hotels group other affiliated brands within this company are Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Quay West, The Sebel, Grand Mercure, Mercure, Ibis, Ibis Styles and Ibis Budget.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website