Head of Engineering & Maintenance – Luxury Hotels

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

Job summary

Antal International Network ricerca un Direttore Engineering & Maintenance per guidare la divisione in 13 hotel nel Sud Europa, con focus su sicurezza, sostenibilità e soddisfazione degli ospiti.

Supervisiona programmi di manutenzione, ristrutturazioni e progetti CapEx, tutelando patrimoni storici e conformità normativa. Il ruolo richiede forte leadership e collaborazione con fornitori e team interni.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Proven track record managing large-scale construction and renovation projects.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in luxury hotel operations and sustainable practices (LEED/BREEAM/EarthCheck).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering aspects of major renovations and capital expenditure projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with Design & Construction to meet specifications, budgets, 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

People management

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

MEP design/maintenance

Energy efficiency

HVAC systems

BMS/EMS

Regulatory compliance

Luxury hotel operations

Education

Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)

Tools

BMS/EMS software

Job description

Antal International Network ricerca un Direttore Engineering & Maintenance per guidare la divisione in 13 hotel nel Sud Europa, con focus su sicurezza, sostenibilità e soddisfazione degli ospiti.

Supervisiona programmi di manutenzione, ristrutturazioni e progetti CapEx, tutelando patrimoni storici e conformità normativa. Il ruolo richiede forte leadership e collaborazione con fornitori e team interni.