Chief Engineer & Maintenance Leader — Luxury Hotels

Antal International Network; Teramo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Antal International Network is seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to head the Engineering & Maintenance division for 13 hotels in Southern Europe. You will drive operational excellence, oversee renovations and CapEx, and ensure sustainability goals are met while respecting heritage properties.

You will coach hotel Directors of Engineering, manage divisional budgets, and partner with Design & Construction and external contractors to deliver reliable systems with energy efficiency and regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar leadership role.
• Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Proven track record managing large-scale construction and renovation projects.
• Fluency in English; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in luxury hotel operations and sustainable practices (LEED/BREEAM/EarthCheck).
• Ability to travel extensively and work flexible hours including weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering aspects of major renovations and CapEx projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with Design & Construction to meet engineering specifications, budgets, and timelines; oversee commissioning.
• Provide leadership to hotel Directors of Engineering and their teams to foster safety and proactive maintenance.
• Conduct regular property visits and audits to assess performance and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage divisional budgets (CapEx and OpEx) with cost controls and financial accountability.
• Drive energy optimization initiatives and integrate sustainable technologies to reduce environmental impact.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships; negotiate contracts for services, supplies, and equipment.
• Support lifecycle management and technical guidance during renovations and capital projects.
• Mentor and develop the Engineering & Maintenance team to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Belmond standards and regulatory requirements across all properties.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Energy efficiency

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

MEP design

Maintenance strategy

Education

Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BMS/EMS

Maintenance software

Project management software

Job description

Antal International Network is seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to head the Engineering & Maintenance division for 13 hotels in Southern Europe. You will drive operational excellence, oversee renovations and CapEx, and ensure sustainability goals are met while respecting heritage properties.

You will coach hotel Directors of Engineering, manage divisional budgets, and partner with Design & Construction and external contractors to deliver reliable systems with energy efficiency and regulatory