Chief Engineer - Resort

COREcruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking a Chief Engineer for a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic. This role involves overseeing property maintenance, managing a skilled team, and ensuring efficient operations in a high-end environment. Candidates should have engineering qualifications, leadership experience, and fluency in Spanish and English. Attractive salary and benefits are offered, including housing allowance and vacation days.

Benefits

Monthly housing allowance of $1,000

Utilities allowance of $200

18 days of vacation annually

12 public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in remote, ultra-luxury property maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in creating and executing preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all property maintenance and manage engineering team.
• Ensure highest standards for facilities and systems.
• Manage budgets and execute cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Broad technical knowledge

Education

Educational background in engineering or architecture

Tools

HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Water treatment

Solar systems

Job description

Chief Engineer – Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic – Up to $4,500 USD per month

We’re hiring a Chief Engineer for a renowned luxury resort nestled on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, known for its elegance, exceptional service, and connection to nature.This is an incredible opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional with high-end resort experience who thrives in remote environments.The role involves overseeing all property maintenance, managing a skilled engineering team, and ensuring the resort’s facilities and systems operate at the highest standard.

What they are looking for:

• Fluent in Spanish and English, with strong communication skills for both guest interaction and corporate reporting
• Educational background in engineering or architecture, with hands-on experience in remote, ultra-luxury property maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills—able to motivate a team while being actively involved in day-to-day operations.
• Experienced in creating and executing preventative maintenance programs and long-term CapEx planning.
• Confident managing budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, with a focus on cost-saving initiatives like energy and water efficiency.
• Broad technical knowledge including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water treatment, pool systems, kitchen/laundry equipment, and landscaping; solar experience is a plus

What they’re offering:

• Competitive monthly salary of USD $4,000–$4,500 (based on experience), plus service charge and a bonus equal to one month’s net salary.
• Monthly housing allowance of USD $1,000 net and utilities allowance of USD $200 net.
• 18 days of vacation annually plus 12 public holidays in accordance with Dominican Republic labor law.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Danny at COREcruitment dot com