Luxury Hotel Shift Engineer – HVAC & Building Systems

Vignette Collection; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Worldwide room rate discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection by IHG is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to maintain luxury hotel operations 24/7. You will safeguard mechanical, electrical, HVAC and life-safety systems, and lead proactive fault-finding to ensure guest comfort and compliance.

You will read technical drawings, diagnose issues, and perform planned maintenance while delivering exceptional service. Experience in hotel building services and a strong command of English are essential; join a team

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Strong background in building services operations within a complex, highly serviced environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and O&M manuals.
• Proven problem-solving skills and confidence making decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operating, monitoring, diagnosing, and repairing core building infrastructure systems including AHUs, FCUs, chillers, VRF, boilers, pumps, MCC panels, and wider central plant.
• Adjusting and optimising BMS controls to maintain comfort conditions and energy efficiency.
• Carrying out L8 water hygiene tasks in line with compliance and planned schedules.
• Delivering both planned preventive maintenance and fast, effective response to engineering requests.
• Supporting statutory inspections and maintaining accurate engineering records.
• Performing first-line diagnostics, isolations, and safety-critical interventions.
• Maintaining plant rooms and technical areas to high safety and housekeeping standards.
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager with in-room maintenance to protect the guest experience.
• Responding swiftly and professionally to emergencies such as power outages, HVAC failures, or fire alarm activations

Skills

Building services engineering

Technical diagnostics

English communication

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection by IHG is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to maintain luxury hotel operations 24/7. You will safeguard mechanical, electrical, HVAC and life-safety systems, and lead proactive fault-finding to ensure guest comfort and compliance.

You will read technical drawings, diagnose issues, and perform planned maintenance while delivering exceptional service. Experience in hotel building services and a strong command of English are essential; join a team