Executive Director, Luxury Hotel Engineering & Maintenance

Belmond; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Incentive plan

Life insurance

Discount rates

Harvard training

Belmond benefits

Job summary

Belmond is seeking a Divisional Director of Engineering to oversee Maintenance and Engineering across thirteen Southern European hotels, driving operational excellence and guest satisfaction. Leading major renovations, capex projects, and sustainable energy initiatives, you will guide hotel-level engineering teams, manage budgets, and uphold Belmond standards across heritage properties.

This role requires strategic leadership, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to travel intensively to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for senior leadership roles.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale renovations and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering aspects of major renovations, new developments and CapEx projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with Design & Construction to meet specs, budgets and timelines; oversee commissioning.
• Provide guidance to hotel Directors of Engineering and teams; promote safety and maintenance best practices.
• Develop and manage divisional engineering budgets; monitor spend and identify cost savings.
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives and sustainable technologies to reduce costs.
• Establish vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for services and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

BMS/EMS

Maintenance software

MS Office

Job description

Belmond is seeking a Divisional Director of Engineering to oversee Maintenance and Engineering across thirteen Southern European hotels, driving operational excellence and guest satisfaction. Leading major renovations, capex projects, and sustainable energy initiatives, you will guide hotel-level engineering teams, manage budgets, and uphold Belmond standards across heritage properties.

This role requires strategic leadership, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to travel intensively to