Luxury Hotel Chief Engineer: Energy, CAPEX & Leadership

AccorHotels Middle East; Manama; On-site; BHD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Accor rates

Academy learning programs

Talent development

CSR activities

Job summary

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, part of AccorHotels Middle East, seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the hotel’s engineering operations, energy management, and asset protection. You will lead a skilled team, manage budgets, and drive CAPEX projects to maintain premium service standards.

You will ensure compliance with fire codes and safety regulations, mentor staff, and coordinate with other departments to deliver outstanding guest experiences at a luxury property.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large and complex hotel assets, ideally within premium properties.
• Strong technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS and fire/life safety systems.
• Demonstrated CAPEX project leadership.
• Solid understanding of WHS legislation 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 related discipline are highly regarded.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy management systems.
• Experience in heritage or highly regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to senior management on engineering support and energy efficiency.
• Manage budgets, capital works programs and engineering plans; monitor performance.
• Plan and administer capital project planning; allocate and budget capital funding.
• Plan, implement and administer an energy management program with reporting.
• Educate staff on energy conservation and safe operation of equipment.
• Contribute to profitability by optimizing environmental controls and energy systems.
• Ensure guest safety, comfort and prompt service in technical matters.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and fire codes; maintain records.
• Develop and mentor a motivated maintenance team.
• Maintain assets and oversee upgrades with architects/designers.
• Operate a preventative maintenance program for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Monitor building condition; regularly upgrade maintenance schedules.
• Contribute to quality control standards across the hotel.
• Supervise external contractors; ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

BMS

Fire/life safety

CAPEX leadership

WHS compliance

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Commercial acumen

Sustainability / energy management

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil)

Job description

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, part of AccorHotels Middle East, seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the hotel’s engineering operations, energy management, and asset protection. You will lead a skilled team, manage budgets, and drive CAPEX projects to maintain premium service standards.

You will ensure compliance with fire codes and safety regulations, mentor staff, and coordinate with other departments to deliver outstanding guest experiences at a luxury property.