Engineering Manager

Hyatt Regency Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their dynamic management team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence within the hotel. You will oversee the maintenance of guest rooms and public areas, ensuring compliance with local regulations while promoting energy conservation. Your leadership will foster collaboration across departments, enhancing the guest experience and driving team efficiency. If you are passionate about hospitality and possess strong engineering skills, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous accommodation and dining discounts

Access to Amala Gym

Complimentary meals on duty

28 days holiday (increasing to 33 days)

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Supportive working environment

Commitment to DE&I

Diverse and inclusive team

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in facility management in a luxury environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fire, life, and safety systems are operational.
• Manage maintenance budget and compliance with regulations.
• Lead engineering activities and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Management

Facility Management

Education

Engineering Degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

We are evolving the future of the hospitality industry

Hyatt is a global leader in the hospitality industry, connecting the world through care. We provide more human, authentic, and meaningful experiences to our colleagues and guests across hotel locations spanning 69 countries. As people who care, we believe in making a positive impact and providing resources so our people can be their best. When our people are at their best, we can deliver the best experiences for our guests.

We're opening doors for all

Regardless of your career stage, you'll find a home here at Hyatt. Each day offers an opportunity to chart your own journey, pursue new opportunities, and discover a career you never knew existed. We understand the importance of opening doors and expanding horizons while supporting your personal and professional development.

Care Connects Us is our guiding principle

It is the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in how we treat each other and our guests. It's our superpower. It helps us create a culture of warmth, empathy, and respect, resulting in more genuine connections and inclusive environments, together.

We need your curiosity, your innovative spirit, and your authentic self.

There is always a space for you here. We pride ourselves on empowering you to turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Hospitality is more than just a job; it's a career for people who care—people like you. People like us.

What you can expect

Hyatt offers a great range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous accommodation and dining discounts at Hyatt properties worldwide
• Access to Amala Gym
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing to up to 33 days)
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, both internally and through external courses
• Employee assistance program to support your well-being
• A supportive working environment where your efforts are recognized and rewarded
• A commitment to DE&I with opportunities to be part of one of our 4 UK DE&I Chapters
• The opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values passion, creativity, and collaboration

**Terms & Conditions apply**

Discover a career you didn't know existed.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager with hospitality experience to join our Management Team.

With a preventative planned maintenance schedule in place, you will be responsible for the repair of all guest rooms, public and service areas of the hotel, ensuring they are well maintained at all times. You will regularly inspect the entire building, paying particular attention to defective or deficient life safety features and observing the condition of all operating equipment.

You will:

• Prioritize fire, life, and safety at all times, ensuring systems are operational, with particular regard for health and safety management.
• Maintain equipment, the building, and grounds in good operational condition, focusing on energy conservation and waste minimization, in compliance with local regulations and Hyatt standards.
• Manage your budget, ensuring optimal use of resources versus costs, and compliance with all local regulations and codes.
• Build strong connections between Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Lead all engineering activities within the hotel.
• Collaborate with Rooms, Food & Beverage, and other departments.
• Develop a strategic team focused on efficiency and exceeding customer expectations.

About you:

You are a people-focused, team player, with strong leadership and excellent people management skills. You operate with genuine care for the well-being of guests and colleagues, and believe in creating a caring environment that allows people to excel.

You are an effective communicator at all levels, including with contractors, and can be firm when necessary. With a smart appearance, inquisitive nature, and a drive to achieve excellence, you are a good problem solver.

Ideally, you hold an engineering degree or similar, with a focus on mechanical or electrical engineering. You will already be an Engineering Manager or a strong Assistant Engineer (or equivalent) with facility management experience in a luxury hotel, hospital environment, or similar. Hyatt colleagues operate in an environment demanding exceptional performance and rewarding great efforts. If you're ready for this challenge, we are ready for you!

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