Director of Engineering

Advanced Search; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accor discounts

Learning programs

Career growth

CSR activities

Job summary

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain seeks a Director of Engineering to ensure efficient operation of the hotel and its equipment, managing maintenance, energy programs, and compliance across the property.

The role requires strategic leadership of a maintenance team, oversight of capital projects, and a focus on safety, quality, and guest comfort within a luxury, regulated heritage environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large, complex hotel assets.
• Strong technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS and fire/life safety systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading CAPEX projects.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, statutory compliance and building regulations.
• Excellent contractor, stakeholder and project management capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or a related discipline are highly regarded.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy management systems.
• Experience working within heritage or highly regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to senior management on engineering support, environmental controls and operational efficiency.
• Manage engineering budgets, capital works programs and plans; monitor performance.
• Oversee Capital Project Planning with management to allocate funds per directives.
• Plan and administer an energy management program with measurement and reporting.
• Educate staff on energy conservation and cost-effective operation of equipment.
• Manage energy usage and upgrade conservation systems to improve profitability.
• Address guest needs through timely technical support; ensure safety and comfort.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and fire codes; maintain test records and display where required.
• Develop technically competent engineering staff through training and development.
• Maintain asset condition via upgrades with architects/interiors and management.
• Operate preventive maintenance programs for mechanical/electrical systems; regular inspections.
• Uphold high quality standards in engineering work.
• Supervise external contractors for cost effectiveness and quality; ensure contractual compliance.
• Represent engineering at executive meetings and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Asset management

HVAC expertise

Electrical systems

CAPEX leadership

WHS compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Energy management

Regulatory understanding

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Eng.

Job description

Company Description

Introducing Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, an extraordinary addition to Raffles Hotel's renowned portfolio. This ultra-luxury property offers a unique experience as "The Palace of the Secret Garden". With 78 private pool villas ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms, Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain redefines luxury hospitality in Bahrain. Our spacious villas, starting from 400 sqm, feature private pools and jacuzzis, providing guests with ultimate relaxation and privacy. Our dedicated team of Raffles Legendary Butlers ensures exceptional service and attention to detail, creating unforgettable moments for each guest. Conveniently located just 40 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from the City Center, Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain offers easy access to Exhibition World Bahrain, Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), and the Al Dana Amphitheater, making it an ideal choice for cultural, entertainment, and business destinations.

Job Description

The position of Director of Engineering is responsible for the efficient operation of the hotel property and all its equipment, ancillary maintenance and repair services and protection of the Owner’s asset. Structural aspects of the hotel as well as the maintenance of grounds and external facilities all fall within the span of responsibility.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provide advice to senior management on all aspects of engineering support, environmental controls and the operational efficiency of the property.
• Ensure the effective financial management of the engineering department by setting maintenance budgets, capital works programs and engineering plans and ensuring that performance against these are regularly monitored and reviewed. Responsible for the general cost control aspects of maintenance, the preparation of departmental cost budgets and their implementation and submission to management.
• Control of Capital Project Planning, in liaison with management, to ensure capital funding is effectively allocated and budgeted in accordance with company directives and philosophy.
• Plan, implement and administer an energy management program by establishing energy reduction objectives, the maintenance of records and regular reporting of performance against these objectives.
• Ensure the colleagues awareness of energy management within the property by conducting regular education and training programs on energy conservation and matters related to efficient operation of equipment in a cost-effective fashion.
• Contribute to the hotel’s profitability by ensuring the effective management of the buildings environmental controls and energy conservation systems. Evaluate, control and record energy usage and implement and upgrade energy conservation systems.
• Contribute to guest satisfaction standards by ensuring that technical support services quickly address, and where possible, anticipate, individual needs. Ensure the safety and comfort of guests, and that any requests for service are handled in a courteous and efficient fashion.
• Ensure adherence to all statutory regulations and fire codes by regularly reviewing policies and safety procedures. Ensure that any tests and inspections required on plant by statutory authorities are carried out as and when required and that all records and documentation associated with such tests and surveys are correctly kept and/or displayed. Ensure that the hotel fulfills all compliance requirements.
• Ensure technically competent engineering colleagues by selecting, training and developing a motivated, well-qualified maintenance team. Carry out regular work sampling studies within the department and evaluate the performance and productivity of personnel.
• Maintain the condition of the physical assets of the hotel by carrying out any upgrading and project work in liaison with architects, interior designers and management.
• Ensure the effective operation of all the mechanical and electrical systems and equipment by implementing and managing a preventative maintenance program. Closely monitor the condition of the physical property and equipment by conducting continual inspections of the building. Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are in operation and regularly upgraded.
• Contribute to a high standard of quality control within the hotel.
• Closely supervise outside contractors to ensure the cost effectiveness and the technical efficiency of all services performed. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with contracts, leases, service agreements and warranties.
• Ensure the quality of all work completed by both employees and external contracted colleagues adheres to the standards of good engineering practice.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of management decision making by representing the engineering department at all executive and colleagues meetings and by ensuring regular liaison with heads of other departments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large and complex hotel assets, ideally within premiumproperties
• Strong technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS and fire/life safety systems
• Demonstrated experience leading CAPEX projects,
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, statutory compliance and building regulations
• Excellent contractor, stakeholder and project management capabilities
• Exceptional leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or a related discipline are highly regarded
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy management systems
• Experience working within heritage or highly regulated environments is advantageous

Additional Information

• Opportunity to join the first Raffles in Bahrain
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.