Assistant Chief Engineer

Hilton; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company situated in Brighton is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee all maintenance operations within the hotel. This role involves managing mechanical equipment repairs, performing routine checks, and coordinating various renovation projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive HVAC knowledge and prior team management experience. The position offers a competitive annual salary of £38,000 and comprehensive rewards including career development programs and discounts on meals and accommodation.

Benefits

Free meals when on duty

Uniform provided and laundered

Career growth opportunities

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday increasing to 33

Discounted dental and health cover

Discounted Car Parking

Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation for relocating

Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Experience managing a team of at least 5 individuals.
• Ability to manage small projects effectively.
• Experience in compliance and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance issues within the hotel.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks and repairs.
• Coordinate renovation projects.
• Coordinate renovation projects and manage contractors.
• Ensure health and safety through inspections and training.

Skills

Extensive knowledge on 4 pipe FCUs system

Centralised HVAC with Chillers knowledge

Boilers and CHP knowledge

Compliance Knowledge

Team management experience

Project management

Stock management and ordering

First Aid

Job description

Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Number: HOT0BOEB

Work Location

DoubleTree Brighton Metropole
Kings Road Brighton
BN1 2FU

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESAT THE UK'S #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS!

The DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole is now recruiting for an Assistant Chief Engineer. The hotel is set on the vibrant Brighton seafront in a beautiful 1890’s building

The hotel compromises of 321 guest bedrooms, 24 meeting rooms, 3 restaurants, health club with indoor pool and sauna.

Guests of this hotel will experience first-class service, distinguished by an unrivalled commitment to a personalised approach. We ensure a comfortable, luxurious stays all our guests, with guidance on locally immersive experiences where desired.

Annual salary: 38000

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Uniform provided and laundered
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career !
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ()
• Team Member Travel Program : discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts : with Perks at Work
• Holiday : 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Discounted Car Parking
• Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocating at a discounted rate
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

An Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while performing daily checks, repairing equipment, and coordinating renovation projects.

What will I be doing?

As an Assistant Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel, daily, maintenance checks, and repairing mechanical equipment to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Assistant Chief Engineer will also be required to coordinate renovation projects and develop emergency programs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Responsible for maintenance issues within the hotel
• 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
• Responsible for the health and safety of the hotel
• Ensure monthly safety inspections take place and employees are trained accordingly

Qualifications - External

What are we looking for?

An Assistant 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 :

• Extensive knowledge on 4 pipe FCUs system.
• Centralised HVAC with Chillers knowledge
• Boilers and CHP knowledge
• Compliance Knowledge
• Have managed a team of at least 5 people.
• Managed small projects.
• Stock management and ordering.
• First Aid

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

Schedule

Full-time Brand : Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities

EOE / AA / Disabled / Veterans