Hotel Engineering Leader | Maintenance, Safety & Sustainability

Maintenance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global career opportunities

Exclusive hotel rates

Company pension

Refer-a-friend £500

29 days’ holiday

Health cash plan

Learning platform

Awards & recognition

Perks at Work

Complimentary meals on duty

Loyalty rewards

Job summary

Meliá Hotels International is seeking a proactive Chief Engineer for Melia White House, London. You will lead engineering, maintenance, and safety across the hotel, ensuring efficient operation of building systems and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing preventative maintenance, budgets, and projects while driving sustainability and risk management. A strong leadership style and hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering or maintenance leadership role within hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring safe, efficient facilities and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with legal, technical, environmental, HACCP, health and safety regulations.
• Manage the Preventative Maintenance Plan and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Act as a health and safety leader, supporting risk assessments and emergency procedures.
• Investigate and resolve technical incidents with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee engineering budgets and costs, maximize efficiencies and support targets.
• Supervise approved projects, delivering them safely, on time and within budget.
• Develop and engage the engineering team through recruitment, training and performance management.
• Support guest experience by maintaining standards and minimizing disruption.
• Drive sustainability and manage energy and water consumption reporting.

Skills

Senior engineering leadership

Maintenance management

Budget management

Health & safety leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Meliá Hotels International is seeking a proactive Chief Engineer for Melia White House, London. You will lead engineering, maintenance, and safety across the hotel, ensuring efficient operation of building systems and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing preventative maintenance, budgets, and projects while driving sustainability and risk management. A strong leadership style and hands-on approach are essential.