Divisional Director Of Engineering And Maintenance

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

Job summary

Belmond operates a luxury hotel portfolio across Southern Europe. This role leads the Engineering & Maintenance division for 13 hotels, driving safety, energy efficiency, and guest satisfaction through strategic CapEx and preventive maintenance programs.

You will coach hotel Directors of Engineering, oversee major renovations, and ensure regulatory compliance while upholding Belmond standards in heritage properties.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior leadership role in engineering or facilities management.
• Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Experience with large-scale new construction and renovations.
• Deep knowledge of hotel engineering installations and fire protection systems.
• Strong regulatory and energy efficiency knowledge.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication.
• Experience in luxury hotel operations and sustainable practices (LEED/BREEAM/EarthCheck).
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
• Heritage property renovations experience desirable.
• Proficient with maintenance software and BMS/EMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering aspects of major renovations and CapEx projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with Design & Construction to meet engineering specs, 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

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Project management

MEP design

Energy efficiency

HVAC systems

Team mentoring

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

BMS/EMS

Maintenance software

Job description

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