Assistant Chief Engineer

Dorchester Collection; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Bonus

Complimentary Stays with Breakfast

Hotel discounts

Pension contribution (8%)

Seasonal ticket loan

Rental deposit scheme

Eye care vouchers

Training & Apprenticeships

Social events

Well-being support

Job summary

Dorchester Collection is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer at 53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London to lead the hotel Engineering team and ensure top-tier maintenance across luxury properties.

You will manage costs, mentor staff, and uphold safety, compliance and exceptional guest experiences in a renowned five-star environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a luxury hospitality environment.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering maintenance complies with legislation and safety standards.
• Manage costs, drive profitability and guest satisfaction in Engineering operations.
• Support recruitment, mentorship and personal development of the Engineering team.

Skills

Luxury hospitality experience

Positive attitude

Education

ONC/HNC or City & Guilds in Engineering

Job description

Join us astheAssistant Chief Engineerat 45 Park Lane & Mayfair Park Residences, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as anAssistant Chief Engineer, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

• Management Bonus
• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
  Discounts with our hotels and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

What you'll do

As anAssistant Chief Engineer,you'll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for ensuring the Engineering maintenance is compliant with legislation, protects public safety and hotel equipment is up to standard.This will include mobilizing and inspiring the Engineering team members to build a high performing team all to ensure ourguests receive nothing but the best experience.
• As an Assistant Chief Engineer you will also manage operational costs and profitability and drive improvement in guest satisfaction as well as monitoring and improving Engineering practices, policies and procedures to ensure a seamless 24/7 operation and Engineering service.
• The successful candidate will, in partnership with the Area Director of Engineering, support the whole engineering team through recruitment, mentorship, wellbeing and personal development, all to ensure the success of our employees.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of anAssistant Chief Engineer,but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience in a similar role within a luxury hospitality environment
• ONC/HNC or City & Guilds in Engineering or Building Services, mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• Extensive experience in areas such as construction, plumbing, carpentry, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, HVAC, and mechanical systems
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

Job Location

United Kingdom

Location

53 Park Lane, Mayfair W1K 1QA London

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself, please email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about update

Reference

2026-6481

Reference

2026-6481