Pre-Opening Luxury Hotel Engineering Director

Kempinski Hotels; Manama; On-site; BHD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Manama seeks a Director of Engineering to oversee pre-opening, commissioning and handover of luxury hotel facilities. You will lead MEP systems, coordinate with contractors and authorities, and establish asset registries and CMMS from scratch.

You will also build the engineering team, implement SOPs, and manage energy, safety, and lifecycle maintenance to uphold Kempinski standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years as Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer in a 5-star luxury hotel or integrated resort.
• Proven pre-opening experience from construction handover to operational launch.
• Regional Middle East/GCC experience preferred; familiarity with Bahrain regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pre-Opening, Commissioning & Handover activities for all plant rooms and life-safety systems.
• Build and structure the engineering department, recruit engineers and technicians.
• Manage engineering budget, CapEx plans, and energy use optimization.
• Oversee safety, compliance, and asset protection programs.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Budget planning

Crisis management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related

Tools

BMS systems

Desalination & water treatment

Job description

Kempinski Hotels in Manama seeks a Director of Engineering to oversee pre-opening, commissioning and handover of luxury hotel facilities. You will lead MEP systems, coordinate with contractors and authorities, and establish asset registries and CMMS from scratch.

You will also build the engineering team, implement SOPs, and manage energy, safety, and lifecycle maintenance to uphold Kempinski standards.