Chief Engineer

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage operational engineering functions at their flagship location. The successful candidate will provide critical support in engineering projects and maintenance, while leading and organizing a team to achieve departmental objectives. This role requires prior experience in a similar capacity, a mastery of engineering operations, and the ability to respond to emergency situations effectively. A strong commitment to teamwork and integrity is essential.

Benefits

Learning & Development programs

Complimentary stays at hotels globally

Health and wellness benefits

Various retirement plans

Employee discounts with retailers

50% discount on food & beverage

Free Life Assurance benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in hotels.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Mastery of engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational engineering support within the hotel.
• Plan and organize engineering projects and maintenance.
• Review and update preventive maintenance tasks.
• Establish objectives for the engineering department.
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering expertise

Operational support

Emergency response

Job description

Chief Engineer, Engineering

39 hours, 5 days per week

We’re looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Engineering team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought‑after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting‑edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is London’s most iconic address. It’s another world; a world of oriental luxury and the most attentive service. A world that’s all about our guests.

Responsibilities

• To work closely with the Director of Technical Services to provide an operational engineering support function within the hotel, and to stand in as and when necessary.
• To plan and to formulate the engineering program, organising staff according to project and maintenance requirements.
• Reviews preventive maintenance tasks and yearly work schedules for all equipment and that they are updated on a regular basis taking in to consideration revised regulations from Local Authorities, revised Corporate Standards as well as input from Operational Departments.
• Takes leading role in establishing the objective for Engineer Department. To further coordinate the operational activity of all trades to ensure that these objectives are reached.
• Takes active part in the Emergency Response Team and is responsible for the follow up on operational as well as technical matters related to the Hotel Emergency Procedures.

To be a successful Chief Engineer candidate, you must have previous experience in a similar role, preferably in hotels and leading a team.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MO stay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MO family, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MO stay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work‑life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
• Access to discounts and deals with over 500 popular high street retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals
• 50% F&B & Spa discount on property
• Special MO discounted rate at Anytime Fitness gyms across the world (£30 per month or £300 per annum)
• Complimentary Westfield Healthcare cashplan, children added at no extra cost
• Colleague Experience Stay in‑house with breakfast included upon completed probation
• Friends & Family hotel rate and Spa discount
• 1 paid Charity Day per year to dedicate to a charity of your choice
• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme
• £750 recruitment referral bonus
• Free meals on duty & uniform dry‑cleaning services
• Increased holiday entitlement with Length of Service, up to 33 days off
• Subsidised podiatry sessions with our incredible Bastien pedicurists
• Free Life Assurance benefits whilst in service
• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• Social, wellbeing, charity, and sporting events throughout the year

Sustainability at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is a proudly certified Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) hotel. Corporate responsibility values are deeply ingrained in Mandarin Oriental’s culture, and sustainability implications are carefully considered with every decision across the Group, aligning our sustainable development efforts with the industry criteria set out by the GSTC.

We strive for a better future for the next generation. Protecting the environment, people and communities are the fundamental pillars to which we devote our efforts. We are very proud of the initiatives our colleagues have implemented to help us on the path to achieving our sustainability goals, such as single‑use plastic elimination, ethical supply chain and procurement, community and colleague engagement, technology practices and waste reduction. We are committed to doing the right thing, every day.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. Bringing individuals together is essential to the long‑term success of our people, our business and the societies and economies in which we operate.

All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, should be given equal opportunities, and be valued for the contributions they make in their roles. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment of others will be tolerated.

Eligibility to work in the UK

Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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