Chief Engineer

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks a Chief Engineer for its Leeds hotel. The successful candidate will oversee all engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance. This role includes leading the engineering team, managing budgets, and implementing energy conservation programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40k DOE + bonus

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Personal Development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounted dental and health cover

Guest Experience Day after probation

Modern and inclusive Team Member area

Qualifications

• Good mechanical technical knowledge and experience.
• Strong leadership skills and past experience in leading a team.
• Experience in budget control / Capex P&L for the department.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Lead Engineering Team in day-to-day operations and coordinate with departments.
• Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets.

Skills

Mechanical technical knowledge

Engineering compliance knowledge

Leadership skills

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESAT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE.-No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

WORLD OF REWARDS

• Competitivesalary up to £40k DOE + bonus
• Freeand healthymealswhen on duty
• Grow your CareerPersonal Developmentprogrammes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a differencethrough our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program:discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts:with Perks at Work
• Holiday:28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Guest Experience Dayafter successfully passing probation
• Modern and inclusiveTeam Member’s area

A Chief Engineer will manage the Engineering Team to efficiently maintain all hotel operations such that safety, security, conversation, and compliance are ensured at the highest levels.

What will I be doing?

As Chief Engineer, you are responsible for the effective management of all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including energy conservation. You are also responsible for the development of the Engineering Team and staying abreast of compliance regulations and procedures in the field of Engineering, as required for hotel standards. Specifically, a Chief Engineer will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules
• Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas
• Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property
• Communicate with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations
• Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering
• Perform daily checks around the hotel
• Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Identify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives
• Manage all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation

What are we looking for?

A Chief Engineer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.

Essential requirements for the role

• Able to demonstrate good mechanical technical knowledge and experience
• Able to demonstrate good Engineering compliance knowledge and experience
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and past experience in leading a team
• Experience in budget control / Capex P&L for your department