Chief Engineer

The Hoxton; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days holiday incl bank holidays

Food on shift

Free night at The Hoxton and a meal on

Training and development

Volunteer time off

Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty rewards

Diversity and inclusion events

Team socials and discounts across Hoxt

Discounts across The Hoxton and Ennism

Job summary

The Hoxton, Dublin is seeking a facilities-minded leader to oversee maintenance across a 129-bedroom hotel. You will manage budgets, stock, and a high-energy team, ensuring smooth on-site operations and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include implementing PPM schedules, coordinating contractors, maintaining health & safety compliance, and driving process improvements. This role offers growth in a dynamic hospitality group and hands-on leadership across all facilities functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in building management and MEP systems.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Ability to manage budgets and control spend.
• Proven experience leading a team and coordinating contractors.
• Familiarity with facility management software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hotel’s facilities and equipment.
• Manage budgets and stock levels in line with guidelines.
• Oversee health, safety and risk assessments.
• Implement and track PPM schedules.
• Coordinate on-site contractors and suppliers.
• Lead and develop a high-energy team.
• Improve processes, policies, and procedures.
• Cover shift engineer duties as required.
• Maintain records of machinery, equipment, manuals.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team supervision

Health & safety

Contractor management

PPM scheduling

Facilities maintenance

Stock management

Project management

Vendor relations

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

Company Description

The Hoxton has opened its very first hotel in Ireland in the beautiful capital city of Dublin. This coastal city is steeped in history, packed with green parks and brought to life through music, art and the best social eating and drinking. The Hoxton, Dublin is home to 129 bedrooms of varying sizes, a lobby bar & restaurant, a historic bar, Cantina Valentina, our large ground floor restaurant and The Dig - our unique meetings and events space.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Responsible for the overall maintenance of the hotel’s facilities and equipment.
• Ensure that the maintenance budget and stock levels are controlled, ensuring that all expenses are kept in line with budget guidelines.
• To be fully aware, and competent in, all health and safety procedures, policies and assist with preparing all risk assessments.
• Ensure that there is an effective PPM schedules in place.
• Manage the onsite activity of all contractors.
• Order all maintenance supplies and ensure stock controls are in place.
• Maintain records of all machinery and equipment including manufacturers details, specifications, and manuals.
• Ensure that all fire safety equipment is maintained and tested in a timely manner.
• Arrange and co-ordinate quotations from suppliers in relation to maintenance work.
• Lead and manage a team of high-energy people who love our guests, by setting and monitoring goals, empowering and developing them, and creating an environment where people can be themselves.
• Pro-actively identify opportunities to improve and enhance processes and procedures.
• To be a member of the hotel crisis and fire teams, and to be fully conversant in all related procedures.
• Pro-actively project manage any changes in policies and procedures.
• Achieve and maintain the highest possible levels of customer service to both external and internal customers, forging long-term relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Cover shift engineer shifts as required.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• You know all about building management and have experience of managing MEP.
• All things health & safety to ensure compliance monitoring and implementation of all procedures.
• You know how to use a facility management software.
• Stock management is your thing!
• You have managed projects from start to finish including responsibility for budgets.
• A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
• Competitive salary.
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Food on us during your shift.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty, our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.