Chief Engineer - Luxury Hotel (Pre-Opening)

Minor Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Exclusive hotel deals

Global perks

Retail rewards

Experiences

Health insurance

Banking benefits

Wellness support

Job summary

NH Collection Sydney is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the hotel's engineering and maintenance operations through pre-opening and beyond. Reporting to the General Manager, you will ensure facilities meet the highest standards while delivering a safe, efficient and exceptional environment for guests and team members.

You will oversee all building systems, compliance and sustainability initiatives, balance day-to-day operations with long-term planning, and develop a high-performing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chief Engineer or senior engineering leader in a hotel.
• Experience in premium or upscale hotels.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems and asset management.
• Experience managing compliance, safety and risk requirements.
• Budgeting, contracts and capital project experience.
• Engineering degree preferred in mech or elec.
• Hands-on leadership with problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing refurbishments and contractor relationships.
• Pre-opening experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the hotel's engineering and maintenance operations.
• Ensure safe, reliable and efficient performance of all facilities and systems.
• Manage preventative maintenance, repairs, refurbishments and projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire and health regulations.
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas and plant rooms regularly.
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets and contractor costs.
• Monitor energy and water usage through sustainability initiatives.
• Lead and develop the engineering team.
• Support pre-opening activities and operational readiness.

Skills

Hotel engineering leadership

Luxury hotel experience

Building systems knowledge

Compliance & safety

Budgeting & contracts

Engineering degree (mech/electrical)

Hands-on leadership

Stakeholder management

Refurbishments & projects

Pre-opening experience

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

NH Collection Sydney is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the hotel's engineering and maintenance operations through pre-opening and beyond. Reporting to the General Manager, you will ensure facilities meet the highest standards while delivering a safe, efficient and exceptional environment for guests and team members.

You will oversee all building systems, compliance and sustainability initiatives, balance day-to-day operations with long-term planning, and develop a high-performing