Lead Hotel Engineer & Sustainability Leader

Axiom Hospitality Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hilton discounts via Go Hilton program

Colleague hotel discounts across Axiom

28 days holiday increasing to 33

Benefits & rewards portal access

Employee Assistance Line

Wagestream access

Xcape stayover after 1 year

Referral bonus £250 per hire

Free meals on shift

Length of service awards

Job summary

The Chief Engineer at Axiom Hospitality will oversee the hotel's engineering function, leading a team to maintain building systems, energy conservation, and safety compliance. You will drive capital projects and ensure guest experience remains seamless.

Based at London ExCeL area, the role requires an engineering qualification and proven leadership in a luxury hotel environment, with flexibility for emergencies outside normal hours. Join a growing team with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive proven experience as a Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager within a large, full-service or luxury hotel environment.
• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. HNC/HND, degree or equivalent) in a building services, electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Expert knowledge of statutory compliance, fire safety, health and safety and building regulations.
• Strong track record of managing engineering budgets, capital projects and contractor relationships.
• Proven experience leading and developing a large engineering team.
• Strong understanding of sustainability and energy management principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the hotel's engineering function, including building systems and life safety equipment.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership across the engineering team.
• Ensure the property operates safely, efficiently and sustainably while supporting guest experience goals.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Sustainability & Energy

Building Services

Fire Safety Compliance

Emergency Readiness

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

The Chief Engineer at Axiom Hospitality will oversee the hotel's engineering function, leading a team to maintain building systems, energy conservation, and safety compliance. You will drive capital projects and ensure guest experience remains seamless.

Based at London ExCeL area, the role requires an engineering qualification and proven leadership in a luxury hotel environment, with flexibility for emergencies outside normal hours. Join a growing team with development opportunities.