Chief Engineer - Luxury Hotel (Pre-Opening)

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

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.