Chief Engineer

PTY; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Hotel discounts (AU/NZ)

Global perks

Wellness support

Generous leave

Job summary

Minor Hotels is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer for NH Collection Sydney, leading all engineering and maintenance operations during pre-opening and beyond. You will balance day-to-day facilities management with long-term strategic planning, ensuring safety, efficiency and exceptional guest experiences.

You will oversee preventative maintenance, capital projects, and contractor management while developing a high-performing team committed to sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chief Engineer or senior engineering leader in hotels.
• Experience with premium/luxury or upper-upscale properties.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance operations and asset management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage compliance, safety and risk requirements.
• Strong financial acumen with budget, contractor and capital project management.
• Formal engineering qualifications highly regarded; hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the hotel's engineering and maintenance operations.
• Ensure safe, reliable and efficient performance of facilities and systems.
• Manage preventative maintenance, repairs, refurbishments and technical projects.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, fire, health and safety requirements.
• Conduct inspections of guest rooms, public areas and plant rooms.
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets, payroll and project costs.
• Monitor energy and water usage and drive sustainability initiatives.
• Manage external contractors and service providers for quality and compliance.
• Develop and coach the engineering team to create a high-performing culture.
• Support pre-opening engineering activities and operational readiness planning.

Skills

ChiefEngineer

Maintenance Manager

Hotel engineering

Capital projects

Budget management

Team leadership

Contractor management

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

NH Collection Sydney

is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Engineer to lead the hotel's engineering and maintenance operations during pre-opening and beyond. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the property is maintained to the highest standards while delivering a safe, efficient and exceptional environment for guests and team members alike.

About the Role

As Chief Engineer, you will lead all aspects of the hotel's engineering and technical operations, balancing day-to-day maintenance with long-term strategic planning. You will oversee preventative maintenance programs, capital projects, contractor management, statutory compliance and sustainability initiatives while developing a high-performing engineering team.

As part of the pre-opening team, you will be instrumental in preparing the property for launch, ensuring all facilities, systems and operational standards are in place to deliver an exceptional guest experience from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the hotel's engineering and maintenance operations.
• Ensure the reliable, safe and efficient performance of all hotel facilities and technical systems.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs, repairs, refurbishments and technical projects.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, fire, health and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities and plant rooms.
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets, including payroll, operational expenditure and project costs.
• Monitor and improve energy and water consumption through sustainability initiatives.
• Manage external contractors and service providers to ensure quality, compliance and value.
• Lead, coach and develop the engineering team to create a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Support all pre-opening engineering activities, project coordination and operational readiness planning.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Chief Engineer, Maintenance Manager or senior engineering leader within a hotel environment.
• Experience working within premium, luxury or upper-upscale hotels.
• Strong technical knowledge across building systems, maintenance operations and asset management.
• Demonstrated experience managing compliance, safety and risk requirements.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, contractors and capital projects.
• Formal qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline will be highly regarded.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to solve problems and remain composed under pressure.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and team development skills.
• Experience managing refurbishments, asset improvement projects and contractor relationships.
• Previous pre-opening experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Learning and developmentprograms to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discountsat 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.