Chief Engineer – Luxury Hotel Pre-Opening Leader

Oaks Hotels & Resorts Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

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Experiences

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Job summary

NH Collection Sydney is seeking an experienced 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.

As part of the pre-opening team, you will help prepare facilities, systems and standards to deliver an outstanding

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading hotel engineering teams.
• Experience with premium luxury hotels.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and asset management.
• Experience with compliance, safety and risk management.
• Financial acumen in budgeting, contracts and capital projects.
• Formal mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications.
• Hands-on leadership with problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with refurbishments and contractor relationships.
• Pre-opening experience preferred but not essential.

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.

Skills

Chief Engineer experience

Luxury hotel experience

Building systems knowledge

Compliance & safety

Budgeting & contracts

Engineering degree

Hands-on leadership

Stakeholder communication

Refurbishments management

Pre-opening experience

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

NH Collection Sydney is seeking an experienced 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.

As part of the pre-opening team, you will help prepare facilities, systems and standards to deliver an outstanding