Divisional Director, Hotel Engineering & Maintenance

Antal International Network; Bolzano; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmond is seeking a seasoned Engineering & Maintenance leader to oversee operations for 13 hotels in Southern Europe. You will drive capital projects, safety, and energy efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and heritage property stewardship across a luxury portfolio.

You will mentor hotel Directors of Engineering, manage budgets, and partner with Design & Construction to meet stringent specifications and timelines.

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 new construction and renovation projects.
• Deep knowledge of hotel engineering installations (electric, heating, cooling, plumbing, HVAC, lifts) and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering aspects of major renovations and capital expenditure 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

Project management

Energy efficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

BMS/EMS

Job description

Belmond is seeking a seasoned Engineering & Maintenance leader to oversee operations for 13 hotels in Southern Europe. You will drive capital projects, safety, and energy efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and heritage property stewardship across a luxury portfolio.

You will mentor hotel Directors of Engineering, manage budgets, and partner with Design & Construction to meet stringent specifications and timelines.