Assistant Chief Engineer (M/F)
Delano Hotels
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Job summary
Delano London is preparing to open as a landmark luxury hotel in London. We seek an exceptional Assistant Chief Engineer to join the pre-opening team, supporting the Chief Engineer in planning and executing maintenance and safety objectives across the property.
You will help oversee the engineering team, coordinate daily operations, monitor HVAC and life-safety systems, and ensure timely completion of repairs and projects while upholding the hotel's appearance and guest comfort.
Qualifications
- Strong practical knowledge of building services and maintenance.
- Good understanding of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and water systems.
- Experience managing or supervising engineering teams.
- Experience working with contractors and specialist service providers.
- Good understanding of statutory compliance and planned preventative maintenance.
- Strong health & safety awareness.
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Good IT and maintenance-management-system skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A professional approach with a strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Support the Chief Engineer in day-to-day management of the Engineering Department.
- Lead and supervise engineers and maintenance colleagues, ensuring high standards of workmanship and professionalism.
- Carry out regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, plant rooms and building services.
- Manage and prioritise reactive maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution.
- Support the implementation and delivery of the hotel's planned preventative maintenance programme.
- Monitor critical plant and systems including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and life-safety systems.
- Maintain accurate engineering records, asset registers, maintenance logs and statutory compliance documentation.
- Support statutory inspections and testing, ensuring actions are identified, tracked and closed out.
- Assist with fire safety systems, emergency lighting, fire doors, life-safety equipment and other critical compliance requirements.
- Ensure accessibility and guest-safety equipment are regularly inspected and maintained.
- Manage and supervise external contractors, ensuring safe working practices and proper permits.
- Ensure contractors comply with RAMS, permits to work and health & safety requirements.
- Assist with energy, water and utility monitoring and identify efficiency opportunities.
- Respond to engineering emergencies and minimise disruption to guests and hotel operations.
- Support the Chief Engineer with budgeting, procurement and control of engineering expenditure.
- Maintain engineering spares, tools and consumables.
- Collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B, Security and other departments to resolve issues.
- Participate in on-call and emergency response rota.
- Promote health, safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all work complies with legislation, British Standards and hotel procedures.
Skills
Education
Job description
Opening in late 2026, Delano London brings the spirit and celebrated heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation. Set overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel will feature 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa, the legendary Rose Bar and Rose Lounge, alongside The Source wellness offering. Delano is a place where personality, creativity and genuine connection come together. We value curiosity, individuality and a sense of fun, creating an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive and genuinely warm hospitality. Delano London is part of Ennismore, a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands rooted in creativity, culture and community, and a joint venture with Accor. Joining Delano London means being part of something from the very beginning. It is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an iconic brand, work alongside an ambitious and creative team and play a part in creating a hotel that feels distinctly Delano from day one.
We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Chief Engineer to join the pre-opening team of Delano London.
Under the general guidance of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Chief Engineer supports the planning and execution of maintenance and safety objectives across the property. This role assists in overseeing the engineering team, ensuring that all building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are operating efficiently and safely. The Assistant helps coordinate daily operations, supports preventive maintenance programs, and ensures timely completion of repairs and projects. In addition, this position plays a key role in upholding the property's appearance and functionality, contributing to a safe and comfortable environment for both guests and staff.
- Support the Chief Engineer in the day-to-day management of the Engineering Department.
- Lead and supervise engineers and maintenance colleagues, ensuring high standards of workmanship and professionalism.
- Carry out regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, plant rooms and building services.
- Manage and prioritise reactive maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution.
- Support the implementation and delivery of the hotel's planned preventative maintenance programme.
- Monitor critical plant and systems including HVAC, heating, hot water, electrical systems, pumps, BMS and life-safety systems.
- Maintain accurate engineering records, asset registers, maintenance logs and statutory compliance documentation.
- Support statutory inspections and testing, ensuring actions are identified, tracked and closed out.
- Assist with fire safety systems, emergency lighting, fire doors, life-safety equipment and other critical compliance requirements.
- Ensure accessibility and guest-safety equipment, including DDA pull cords and baby-changing facilities, are regularly inspected and maintained.
- Manage and supervise external contractors, ensuring safe working practices, quality standards and appropriate permits are followed.
- Ensure contractors comply with hotel procedures, RAMS, permits to work and relevant health & safety requirements.
- Assist with energy, water and utility monitoring and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Respond effectively to engineering emergencies and minimise disruption to guests and hotel operations.Support the Chief Engineer with budgeting, procurement and control of engineering expenditure.
- Maintain appropriate levels of engineering spares, tools and consumables.
- Work closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Security and other departments to resolve operational issues.
- Participate in an on-call and emergency response rota as required.
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards, manufacturer requirements and hotel procedures.
- Previous experience as an Assistant Chief Engineer, Engineering Supervisor or Senior Shift Engineer or similar.
- Strong practical knowledge of building services and maintenance.
- Good understanding of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and water systems.
- Experience managing or supervising engineering teams.
- Experience working with contractors and specialist service providers.
- Good understanding of statutory compliance and planned preventative maintenance.
- Strong health & safety awareness.
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Good IT and maintenance-management-system skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A professional approach with a strong attention to detail.
Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, electrical or mechanical qualifications, IOSH, Legionella/L8 awareness, water hygiene or other relevant engineering qualifications would be advantageous.
- The opportunity to launch a visionary hospitality brand in London and shape its culinary identity.
- Join a fast-growing international group focused on building a global hospitality brand.
- A creative, ambitious environment where innovation and excellence are encouraged.
- Be part of a passionate team building a strong portfolio of hospitality concepts.
- A competitive package with strong development opportunities.
- At Delano London, innovation, excellence and guest-centricity are core. The culture is collaborative and inspiring, with values rooted in authenticity, sophistication and redefining luxury hospitality
Be part of the team bringing an iconic brand into its next chapter. At Delano London, personality counts, ideas are welcomed and everyone plays a part in creating something memorable. We work hard, make it fun and look out for one another, with opportunities to learn, grow and build meaningful relationships across Delano, Ennismore and Accor. Alongside a supportive and creative team culture, you’ll have access to a range of colleague benefits, hotel stays and experiences across the wider group, and the opportunity to work within a global community of distinctive lifestyle and hospitality brands.
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