Chief Engineer - Luxury Historic Hotel (Pre-Opening)

The Lodge at Blue Sky; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain is seeking a Chief Engineer for its new establishment in Greater London. The selected candidate will oversee all engineering operations, ensuring the facility meets luxury standards while leading pre-opening activities. Applicants should have extensive experience in luxury hotel engineering, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining safety and compliance across operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking hospitality group that values innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chief Engineer or Senior Engineering Manager in a luxury hotel environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across hotel engineering systems.
• Experience with procurement and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering operations ensuring luxury standards.
• Lead pre-opening commissioning activities for building systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Technical knowledge of engineering systems

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Commercial awareness

Education

Recognised engineering qualifications

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Birchstreet

Job description

A luxury hotel chain is seeking a Chief Engineer for its new establishment in Greater London. The selected candidate will oversee all engineering operations, ensuring the facility meets luxury standards while leading pre-opening activities. Applicants should have extensive experience in luxury hotel engineering, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining safety and compliance across operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking hospitality group that values innovation and quality.