Cluster Chief Engineer – Hotels, Sicily

Rocco Forte Hotels - Italy; Sciacca; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open term contract

Learning & development

Hotel stay discount

Staff celebrations

Job summary

Rocco Forte Hotels - Italy seeks a Cluster Chief Engineer to oversee engineering and maintenance across Sicily properties, ensuring safety, comfort, and regulatory compliance. You will guide Chief Engineers and Maintenance Managers while managing your base hotel.

You will lead strategic plans, budgeting, and energy management, coordinating contractors and reporting on operational performance to optimize quality and costs.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years’ experience in engineering and maintenance management.
• English knowledge at Intermediate level.
• A degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major.
• Technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Budget Management - Develops and manages engineering operating strategies, budgets, and long-term preventative maintenance plans for multiple properties.
• Team Leadership & Supervision - Leads and supervises engineering teams, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Maintenance & Repair - Oversees both preventative and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion of repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Compliance & Safety - Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and safety protocols across all properties.
• Project Management - Manages engineering projects, from planning and budgeting to execution and completion.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement - Reviews financial reports, identifies areas for improvement, and implements strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Contractor Management - Oversees and manages contractors and vendors, ensuring quality of work and adherence to contracts.
• Communication & Collaboration - Communicates effectively with property management teams, other departments, and stakeholders.
• Energy Management - Implements and monitors energy conservation measures to reduce costs.
• Oversee and maintain the physical operation of all properties, including building maintenance, HVAC systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, refrigeration, lighting, plumbing, and water treatment systems.

Skills

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Energy Management

Compliance & Safety

Project Management

Contractor Management

Communication

Performance Monitoring

Facilities Management

Education

Engineering degree

Building and Construction

HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing training

Job description

Rocco Forte Hotels - Italy seeks a Cluster Chief Engineer to oversee engineering and maintenance across Sicily properties, ensuring safety, comfort, and regulatory compliance. You will guide Chief Engineers and Maintenance Managers while managing your base hotel.

You will lead strategic plans, budgeting, and energy management, coordinating contractors and reporting on operational performance to optimize quality and costs.