Chief Engineer

Hilton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton London Tower Bridge is seeking a Maintenance/Engineering Manager to lead the maintenance team, oversee safety and regulatory compliance, and drive efficient daily operations for a 248-room hotel.

You will coordinate capital projects, energy conservation programs, and service reliability, while promoting a culture of exceptional hospitality and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel maintenance/engineering team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage maintenance operations, scheduling, and responses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Ensure safety and compliance of building systems.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations and quick resolution of service requests.

Skills

People leadership

Safety compliance

HVAC systems

Budgeting

Energy management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management or Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Budgeting software

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

The Hilton London Tower Bridge is a fully refurbished contemporary 248 room hotel. Its location makes it a well-known and ideal accommodation for business travelers and families. The hotel boasts 2 floors of modern meetings and events spaces. Its main restaurant, offers a mixture of modern British and International cuisine. In addition, the Two Ruba bar provides a wide range of sophisticated and expertly crafted cocktails and drinks for the guests. This endeavor for a perfect service makes employment in the hotel an outstanding career opportunity for every hospitality professional who wants to learn new tricks or extend existing skills. Since the hotel sits just right next to the London Bridge station, which connects to the London Underground network via Northern and Jubilee Line, and London bus network via several bus routes, it can be reached easily from almost every direction and distance.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Salary: £60,000/year plus Bonus
• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counselling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Smart uniform provided
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognise achievements to build a motivated and high-performing team
• Ensure safety and compliance: Oversee the maintenance of the physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety and compliance standards in line with national and local regulations
• Manage daily maintenance operations: Oversee maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and verify completion through the property maintenance management system; ensure timely resolution of service requests, guest concerns, and emergencies
• Support property improvement projects: Assist in directing capital projects and property rehabilitations - including scheduling, budgeting, contractor bidding, and licensing/permitting - while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Lead energy efficiency initiatives: Develop and oversee property-wide energy conservation programs to reduce utility costs
• Drive engineering performance: Monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity and act as need to improve performance
• Support hotel-wide operational leadership: Collaborate with the broader hotel leadership team in overseeing evacuation procedures, duty manager coverage, and other safety protocols as needed

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests-we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the Worlds Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career-and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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