Chief Engineer

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage the Engineering Team in maintaining hotel operations at optimal standards. This role involves overseeing compliance, budget management, and energy conservation while ensuring safety and service quality. Ideal candidates will possess strong engineering knowledge and leadership skills, with a commitment to excellent guest service.

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must have a degree in Engineering or similar.
• Leadership experience is essential for managing the team.
• Proficiency in computer programs at an advanced level is required.

Aufgaben

• Manage all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel.
• Develop systems to ensure health and safety standards.
• Prepare budgets for engineering-related expenses.

Kenntnisse

Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering

Good communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering or similar

Tools

Computer programs relevant to engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Hilton the Hague is looking for a Chief Engineer as per 01 September 2025!

A Chief Engineer manages the Engineering Team to efficiently maintain all hotel operations such that safety, security, conversation and compliance are ensured at the highest levels.

What will I be doing?
As Chief Engineer, you are responsible for the effective management of all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including energy conservation. You are also responsible for the development of the Engineering Team and staying abreast of compliance regulations and procedures in the field of Engineering, as required for hotel standards. Specifically, a Chief Engineer will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules
• Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas
• Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property
• Communicate with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations
• Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering
• Perform daily checks around the hotel
• Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Identify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives
• Manage all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation

What are we looking for?
A Chief Engineer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
• A degree in Engineering or similar
• Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Strong leadership skills and previous experience of managing a team
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on their own
• Previous experience of facilities management
• Proficient, at an advanced level, with computers and relevant computer programs
• Only candidates with the legal right to work in the EU will be considered

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• First Aid
• Qualification in engineering field

What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!