Chief Engineer - RBH- Maintenance

Radisson Blu Heathrow - Arora Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Complimentary on-site parking

Discounted employee rates at Arora

Food and beverage discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Radisson Blu Heathrow - Arora Group is seeking a proactive, hands-on Maintenance Leader to oversee planned and reactive maintenance at a busy 4‑star hotel, drive energy management, and ensure statutory compliance.

You will lead a team, manage budgets and capital projects, coordinate renovations, and collaborate with other departments to uphold the brand’s high standards while delivering excellent guest service.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with proven team management experience.
• Clear and influential communicator across levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Solid budgeting & cost-control understanding.
• Proven track record leading green initiatives in a large hotel.
• Experience with building services plant operation and maintenance.
• English proficiency (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Prepare annual departmental budget and financial plans.
• Monitor budget and control expenses, focusing on energy management and preventive maintenance.
• Lead hotel renovations and projects, negotiate contracts, ensure timely completion within budget.
• Manage Health & Safety, compliance, risk assessments, and permits to work.
• Address guest concerns promptly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve maintenance standards.
• Maintain parts and supplies, minimise waste and support green initiatives.
• Act as property leader for the brand's Green Engage program.
• Coach, train, and support the team to uphold high standards.
• Perform Duty manager shifts as required.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Health & Safety

Communication

Green initiatives

Problem solving

Team coaching

Energy management

Adaptability

Education

Electrical or engineering qualification

Tools

Maintenance management software

MS Office

Job description

About us...

Radisson Blu Heathrow Hotel & Conference Centre, London is unique from the outset. Perfect for weekend stays, spa breaks and business travel, the hotel features 464 bedrooms and suites, two restaurants, 42 beautiful meeting rooms as well as a health club with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room facilities.

A bit about what you will do...

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans.
• Monitor budget and control expenses 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 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 minimising waste and supporting “green” initiatives.
• Act as property leader for the brand’s ‘Green Engage’ program.
• 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.
• Excellent attention to detail and drive to maintain high standards.
• 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.
• Ability to use initiative in challenging situations and under pressure.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of the operation, control and maintenance of building services plant and systems.
• Previous experience using maintenance management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• High standard of English, both written and spoken.

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary
• Holiday – 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.