Divisional Director of Engineering and Maintenance

Antal International Network; Perugia; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Belmond is seeking a senior leader to head the Engineering & Maintenance division for a portfolio of luxury hotels in Southern Europe. You will oversee renovations, CapEx projects, and sustainability programs while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will coach and lead engineering teams, partner with Design & Construction, and manage external contractors to deliver reliable systems and exceptional guest experiences. Extensive travel and weekends may be required.

Formación

• 10+ years in a senior leadership role in engineering or facilities.
• Proven track record in large-scale construction and renovations.
• Deep knowledge of hotel engineering installations and fire protection.
• Strong grasp of energy efficiency and regulatory codes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead engineering aspects of major renovations and CapEx projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee compliance with engineering specifications, budgets, and timelines; supervise commissioning.
• Mentor hotel Directors of Engineering and their teams on safety and proactive maintenance.
• Conduct property visits and audits for performance and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage CapEx and OpEx budgets with cost controls.
• Drive energy optimization and sustainable technologies to reduce environmental impact.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service contracts.
• Provide lifecycle guidance during renovations and capital projects.
• Foster continuous improvement within the Engineering & Maintenance team.
• Ensure adherence to Belmond standards and regulatory requirements across properties.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Hotel engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Energy efficiency

English fluency

Luxury hospitality

Sustainability practices

Travel flexibility

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Herramientas

BMS/EMS software

Descripción del empleo

Overview

In this role you will lead the Engineering & Maintenance division for 13 hotels in Southern Europe, driving operational excellence, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will oversee maintenance programs, renovations, and CapEx projects, while ensuring heritage properties are respected and sustainability goals are met. You will coach the engineering teams, partner with Design & Construction, and engage external contractors to deliver high-quality, reliable systems. This is a strategic, hands‑on position shaping engineering standards across a luxury hotel portfolio with a strong focus on energy efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilità

• 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

Requisiti fondamentali

• 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
• Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards; energy efficiency expertise
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of project management and property management processes
• Experience with heritage property renovations (desirable)
• Proficient with maintenance software and building management systems (BMS/EMS)

• strong leadership and people management
• excellent communication and stakeholder management
• problem-solving and proactive decision-making
• MEP design and maintenance
• energy efficiency technologies (boilers, heat pumps, solar, geothermal)
• HVAC systems and zone controls