Chief Engineer - Luxury Hotel (Pre-Opening)

Minor Hotels

Sydney

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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