Luxury Hotel Chief Engineer & Pre-Opening Leader

MH Management (NSW) Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth programs

Exclusive hotel deals

Global hotel perks

Staff banking & health benefits

Wellness and EAP support

Generous leave policies

Job summary

NH Collection Sydney, part of Minor Hotels, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the hotel's engineering and maintenance operations during pre-opening and beyond. You will drive reliability, safety and efficiency while shaping the technical roadmap and sustainability initiatives.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will build a high‑performing engineering team, manage budgets, and coordinate with contractors to ensure seamless guest experiences from day one.

Qualifications

• Proven chief engineer or senior maintenance leadership in hotels.
• Experience with premium or luxury hotel environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, asset management and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and maintenance operations across hotel facilities.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, repairs and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with fire, health and safety standards.
• Manage budgets, payroll and operating expenditures.
• Develop and coach the engineering team for high performance.
• Support pre-opening activities and operational readiness.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Hospitality operations

Building systems

Compliance & safety

Budget management

Pre-opening experience

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

NH Collection Sydney, part of Minor Hotels, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the hotel's engineering and maintenance operations during pre-opening and beyond. You will drive reliability, safety and efficiency while shaping the technical roadmap and sustainability initiatives.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will build a high‑performing engineering team, manage budgets, and coordinate with contractors to ensure seamless guest experiences from day one.