Director of Engineering - Franchise

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hotel group is looking for a Director of Engineering to manage the engineering department. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience in budget management. Responsibilities include ensuring maintenance of plant systems, managing a team, and overseeing health and safety compliance. The position offers opportunities for training and career progression, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

50% Employee discount in F&B outlets

Pension Scheme

Complimentary family meal

Growing team with great training opportunities

Straight shifts (no splits)

Paid break and annual leave

Birthday off (paid) after one year of service

Great hotel discounts

Private Health Care

Wagestream

£20 Uber ride when finishing after 1am

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within an engineering department.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage a diverse team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied.
• Manage daily checks of plant rooms and equipment.
• Create and manage the yearly engineering budget.
• Organise capex works and ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Budget management

Tools

Computer Based Maintenance systems (e.g., BEI)

BMS Q-SYS

Signify

Job description

Job Requirements

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.

Work Experience

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.
• Organizing 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.

Benefits

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.

Disclaimer

This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.