Assistant Chief Engineer — Lead Maintenance & Projects

Sofitel Heathrow - Arora Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Free meals on duty

On-site parking

Staff discount (Arora Hotels)

F&B discounts

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Long service recognition

Job summary

Sofitel London-Heathrow is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations at a prestigious 5-star hotel connected to Terminal 5. You will oversee a large team, coordinate both planned and reactive maintenance projects, and drive safety and quality standards across engineering functions.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent English communication, budget oversight, and a proactive, hands-on approach to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Requires recognised electrical or engineering qualification.
• Strong leadership and team coaching experience.
• Excellent Health & Safety knowledge and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance team, assign tasks and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance services.
• Manage the maintenance budget, forecast needs, optimise resources.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Maintenance operations

Health & Safety

English proficiency

Education

Electrical qualification

Engineering background

Tools

Maintenance software

MS Office

Job description

Sofitel London-Heathrow is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations at a prestigious 5-star hotel connected to Terminal 5. You will oversee a large team, coordinate both planned and reactive maintenance projects, and drive safety and quality standards across engineering functions.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent English communication, budget oversight, and a proactive, hands-on approach to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth hotel operations.