Director of Engineering

Property Ops and Maintenance; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel in the City of Westminster is seeking a Director of Engineering to manage all engineering functions, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while leading a dedicated team. The position requires strong leadership, effective budget management, and clear communication with all departments. This role offers competitive benefits, including a refer-a-friend scheme, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

£750 Refer a Friend Scheme

50% Employee discount in F&B outlets

Pension Scheme

Complimentary family meal and quality drinks

Growing team with great training and progression

Straight shifts (no splits)

Paid break and annual leave

Birthday off after one year of service

Great hotel discounts in Hilton properties

Private Health Care

Guest Experience Stay

Wagestream

£20 Uber ride when finishing after 1am

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or facilities management is essential.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Ability to motivate and manage team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering functions and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage the annual engineering budget and ensure effective cost control.
• Drive communication and collaboration between engineering and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Job description

THE NOMAD HOTEL

Hospitality is at the core of what we do and who we are. It’s more than just a job; it’s a path to a career in our industry. Many of us at NoMad have grown from within these walls and we pride ourselves on providing these opportunities. We thrive to achieve our vision to be a thriving hotel combining the best of New York hospitality with London charm. Our values connect us; our behaviours guide us; and our non-negotiables drive us.

Welcome to NoMad London

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Engineering is expected to maintain a consistently professional demeanor and represent NoMad London positively in all interactions. They must always adhere to company policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, HR guidelines, and compliance training.

As a Head of Department, visibility, flexibility, and strong leadership are vital. The role requires managing workload efficiently, fostering clear communication within the team and across departments, and working collaboratively between both hotels and management. The Director should guide and inspire their team while championing our company values and promoting a positive, cooperative culture.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibilities of the Director of Engineering are summarised below, the list is not exhaustive.

• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to always maintain plant in serviceable order.
• Manage Computer Based Maintenance systems BEI, Signify, BMS Q-SYS & Know cross, and is kept up to date all relevant documentation is completed regarding PPM and reactive works.
• Manage up to date shift logs and follow through until full resolution.
• Manage daily checks of plant rooms and equipment.
• Manage, motivate, deploy, and develop all employees in Engineering Department and utilise external contractors as and when necessary.
• Organise store and closely control inventory.
• Creating and managing the yearly engineering budget ensuring budget is maintained throughout.
• Communicating and delivering on project work to ensure all relevant departments are up to date on ongoing works and expectations of impact.
• Organising capex works obtaining quotations and ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget; following through with any issues preventing the completion of the project.
• Oversee the infrastructure of the Engineering department and make changes as and when needed.

Oversee and be responsible for the health and safety requirements of the building ensuring compliance and due diligence standards are constantly upheld.

WHAT WE OFFER

• £750 Refer a Friend Scheme
• 50% Employee discount in F&B outlets
• Pension Scheme
• Complimentary family meal and quality coffee/hot drinks whilst on duty
• Growing team with great training and progression opportunity
• Straight shifts (no splits)
• Paid break and annual leave
• Good work/life balance
• Your birthday off (paid) after one year of service
• Great hotel discounts in all Hilton properties
• Private Health Care
• Guest Experience Stay
• Wagestream
• £20 Uber ride when finishing after 1am

Please note whilst we wish we could respond to all applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.