Divisional Director: Luxury Hotel Engineering & Maintenance

Antal International Network; Rimini; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmond is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance leader to head the division for 13 luxury hotels across Southern Europe. You will drive safety, sustainability, and guest satisfaction while coordinating with Design & Construction and external contractors.

You will mentor hotel Directors of Engineering, oversee regulatory compliance, and manage CapEx/OpEx budgets to ensure reliable, high‑quality systems across heritage properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

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

Communication

Problem solving

HVAC

MEP design

Education

Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

BMS/EMS

Job description

Belmond is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance leader to head the division for 13 luxury hotels across Southern Europe. You will drive safety, sustainability, and guest satisfaction while coordinating with Design & Construction and external contractors.

You will mentor hotel Directors of Engineering, oversee regulatory compliance, and manage CapEx/OpEx budgets to ensure reliable, high‑quality systems across heritage properties.