Chief Engineer / Head of Engineering

Alliance Recruitment Agency; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Recruitment Agency is seeking a Head of Engineering & Maintenance for a leading hotel in Mumbai, Maharashtra. You will lead and optimize the hotel’s engineering systems, safety compliance, and energy management.

You will drive preventive maintenance, manage budgets, oversee vendors, and mentor the engineering team while ensuring guest comfort and regulatory adherence. This role requires strong leadership and a strategic maintenance mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hotel engineering and maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of hotel engineering systems and safety regulations.
• Background in energy management and cost control.
• Capable of budgeting, planning, and vendor management.
• Problem solving and decisive decision making.
• Clear communication and coordination with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering & Maintenance department.
• Ensure smooth functioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire & life safety systems.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of utilities, boilers, chillers, DG sets, STP, WTP, elevators, and BMS.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, safety norms, and brand standards.
• Drive energy conservation initiatives and optimize utility costs.
• Manage annual maintenance budgets and CAPEX planning.
• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure timely completion of renovation and refurbishment projects.
• Maintain asset lifecycle management and technical documentation.
• Lead and develop engineering teams with a focus on skill enhancement.
• Handle emergency response, breakdowns, and crisis management.
• Collaborate with operations teams to enhance guest comfort and satisfaction.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Energy management

Budgeting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering & Maintenance department
• Ensure smooth functioning of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire & life safety systems
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Oversee operation and maintenance of utilities, boilers, chillers, DG sets, STP, WTP, elevators, and BMS
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, safety norms, and brand standards
• Drive energy conservation initiatives and optimize utility costs
• Manage annual maintenance budgets and CAPEX planning
• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and service providers
• Ensure timely completion of renovation and refurbishment projects
• Maintain asset lifecycle management and technical documentation
• Lead and develop engineering teams with a focus on skill enhancement
• Handle emergency response, breakdowns, and crisis management
• Collaborate with operations teams to enhance guest comfort and satisfaction

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in hotel engineering systems
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance and safety regulations
• Energy management and sustainability expertise
• Budgeting, cost control, and vendor management skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and coordination skills .