Chief Engineer

Ennismore; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food on shift

Free night at The Hoxton

Meal for two on start

Training and development

Volunteer time off

Discounts across Ennismore brands

Team events and celebrations

Job summary

The Hoxton, Hamburg is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance of the hotel's facilities and equipment, oversee budgets, and manage MEP systems. You will lead a high-energy team, coordinate with contractors, and ensure health and safety compliance.

You will implement preventive maintenance, keep accurate records, source quotes, and drive continuous improvements while delivering exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• Strong ownership of building management and MEP systems.
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Comfort with budgeting, procurement, and project delivery.
• Familiarity with facility management software and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel facilities and equipment to high standards.
• Manage the maintenance budget and stock levels within guidelines.
• Lead health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Maintain effective preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Oversee on-site contractors and quotations for maintenance work.
• Keep records of machinery, equipment, and manuals.
• Cover shift engineer shifts when required.
• Develop and coach a high-energy team and improve processes.
• Participate in hotel crisis and fire teams and related procedures.

Skills

Building management

MEP experience

Leadership

Health & safety

Project management

Stock management

Team leadership

Customer service

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

The Hoxton’s second hotel in Germany is set to open in Hamburg, a city of stunning architecture criss-crossed by hundreds of canals and home to parks, cultural venues and a bustling gastronomic scene. Set as part of the exciting Alter Wall redevelopment project, The Hoxton, Hamburg will feature 188 bedrooms of varying sizes, a large lobby bar and ground floor restaurant, a beautiful rooftop restaurant and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s signature meeting and event space.

We are looking for a Chief Engineerto join our team at The Hoxton,Hamburg.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Responsible for the overall maintenance of the hotel’s facilities and equipment.
• Ensure that the maintenance budget and stock levels are controlled, ensuring that all expenses are kept in line with budget guidelines.
• To be fully aware, and competent in, all health and safety procedures, policies and assist with preparing all risk assessments.
• Ensure that there is an effective PPM schedules in place.
• Manage the onsite activity of all contractors.
• Order all maintenance supplies and ensure stock controls are in place.
• Maintain records of all machinery and equipment including manufacturers details, specifications, and manuals.
• Ensure that all fire safety equipment is maintained and tested in a timely manner.
• Arrange and co-ordinate quotations from suppliers in relation to maintenance work.
• Lead and manage a team of high-energy people who love our guests, by setting and monitoring goals, empowering and developing them, and creating an environment where people can be themselves.
• Pro-actively identify opportunities to improve and enhance processes and procedures.
• To be a member of the hotel crisis and fire teams, and to be fully conversant in all related procedures.
• Pro-actively project manage any changes in policies and procedures.
• Achieve and maintain the highest possible levels of customer service to both external and internal customers, forging long-term relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Cover shift engineer shifts as required.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• You know all about building management and have experience of managing MEP.
• All things health & safety to ensure compliance monitoring and implementation of all procedures.
• You know how to use a facility management software.
• Stock management is your thing!
• You have managed projects from start to finish including responsibility for budgets.
• A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.