Engineering Team Leader - Engineering - Jumeriah Carlton Tower

Jumeirah Carlton Tower; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London seeks an Engineering Team Leader to supervise the engineering team and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, experience with engineering systems, and a commitment to quality assurance. This role offers great employee benefits, including support for learning and development, discounts across hospitality properties, and competitive salary structures. Join this prestigious brand and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous F&B benefits

Employee discounts on hotel stays

Health care benefits

Extra holiday for significant birthdays

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and manage engineering teams and contractors effectively.
• Experience in implementing and managing engineering systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of engineers and trades personnel.
• Monitor repair and maintenance works for quality.
• Implement and manage engineering management systems.
• Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with policies.
• Support training and development initiatives for the team.

Skills

Leadership & Team Oversight

Quality Assurance & Compliance

System & Process Management

Contractor & Resource Management

Training & Development

Job description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences.

About Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, Jumeirah Carlton Tower is a landmark London address where heritage meets contemporary luxury. The hotel offers stunning views across the city, access to the private Cadogan Gardens, a variety of dining experiences, and a rooftop healthclub and spa with London’s largest naturally lit swimming pool.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Team Leader to join us at Jumeirah Carlton Tower. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Supervise and oversee the daily activities of all engineers and trades persons within the department to ensure smooth operations and adherence to Jumeirah procedures.
• Monitor and inspect completed repair and maintenance works to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications.
• Assist in implementing, coordinating, and monitoring the Jumeirah Engineering Management System (HotSoS), including systems for fire safety, life safety, preventive maintenance, and work orders.
• To review, monitor and record and where appropriate issue tasks via the use of the engineering reporting software HotSoS.
• To be hands‑on and support the engineering team when required to ensure that services and standards are continually maintained to a consistent high standard.
• To supervise contractors, ensuring that authorised access is provided, that they are fully briefed on the required works, that they are fully briefed on Health & Safety policies and procedures i.e. reviewing risk assessments, issuing permits to work and checking method statements prior to work commencing and on completion of works.

About you

• Leadership & Team Oversight: Supervise engineers and tradespersons, manage daily operations, and ensure adherence to brand standards and procedures.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Monitor completed works, enforce Health & Safety policies, conduct audits, and maintain accurate documentation.
• System & Process Management: Implement and manage engineering systems (HotSoS), prioritize tasks, and coordinate preventive and reactive maintenance effectively.
• Contractor & Resource Management: Oversee contractors, review risk assessments, issue permits, and manage stock levels to minimize downtime.
• Training & Development: Support technical training for the team, conduct appraisals, and foster continuous improvement in skills and performance.

About the Benefits

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who like to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Health care and insurance benefits
• Competitive salary + excellent service charge
• Extra holiday for significant Birthdays (21.30.40. etc.)
• Jumeirah perks website access – discount
• Dry cleaning of uniform or Business attire
• Meals on duty