Chief Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations at a premier hotel. This role involves overseeing all maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing the annual budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in a similar role within a 4-star hotel. With a commitment to sustainability, you will spearhead green initiatives while fostering a positive work environment. Join a rapidly growing organization that values career progression and offers numerous employee perks, making it an exciting opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Free Meals on Duty

Complimentary On-Site Parking

Discounted Employee Rates

Food and Beverage Discounts

Christmas Gifts

Employee Parties

Introduce a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

UK Attraction Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and developing teams in a hotel environment.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance services, ensuring high standards are met.
• Manage departmental budget focusing on preventive maintenance and energy management.
• Coach and train the team to improve service quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Budgeting and Cost Control

Green Initiative Management

Team Development

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Regulations

Building Services Knowledge

Initiative Under Pressure

English Proficiency

Education

Recognised Electrical or Engineering Qualification

Tools

Maintenance Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

About us...

Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow is the only hotel with direct access to Terminal 2 and is directly connected to the underground, mainline and Elizabeth Line. The hotel has 369 rooms and some exciting food and beverage outlets, including the Runway Bar, which offers amazing views of the airplanes taking off and landing. It has five conference rooms for up to 65 people and features a state-of-the-art fitness centre.

A bit about what you will do...

The Chief Engineer in our stylish hotel leads from the front and takes a proactive, hands-on approach, overseeing all aspects of maintenance operations, ensuring the highest standards are maintained throughout, creating a welcoming and safe environment that consistently exceeds guests' expectations.

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services.
• Prepare and monitor the annual departmental operating budget, with a focus on energy management, preventive maintenance and capital planning.
• Lead hotel renovations and other projects, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely completion within budget.
• Manage Health & Safety, including statutory compliance, risk assessment, permits to work and safe working practices.
• Address any guest concerns promptly, attentively and efficiently.
• Liaise closely with other hotel departments and the wider management team to support the continual improvement of property maintenance standards.
• Maintain and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste and supporting green initiatives.
• Coach, train, and support the team to provide consistently high standards while continually looking to improve.
• Perform Duty Manager shifts as required.

More about you...

• Strong leadership skills with proven experience to manage a team.
• Clear and influential communicator with the ability to interact across all levels.
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of budgeting and cost control.
• Proven experience to lead a green initiative for a large hotel.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.
• Proven experience in managing, coaching, challenging and developing teams.
• Approachable and positive manner with a can-do attitude.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• Ability to use initiative in challenging situations and under pressure.
• A proven track record in a similar position within a 4-star hotel.
• Recognised electrical or engineering qualification and specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields.
• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of the operation, control and maintenance of building services plant and systems.
• Previous experience using maintenance management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• High standard of English, both written and spoken.

What's in it for you

Competitive salary

28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there's more...

• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group, there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.