Head of Engineering & Maintenance - Luxury Hotels

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

Job summary

Belmond is seeking a seasoned Engineering & Maintenance Director to lead the division across 13 luxury hotels in Southern Europe. You will drive safety, energy efficiency, and guest satisfaction while guiding renovations, CapEx projects, and regulator compliance.

You will mentor hotel Directors of Engineering, oversee external contractors, and ensure Belmond standards are met across heritage properties, with a focus on sustainability and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in a similar leadership role.
• Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Proven track record managing large-scale new construction and renovations.
• Fluency in English; luxury hotel operations experience.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering aspects of major renovations and CapEx 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

People mgmt

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

MEP design

Energy efficiency

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Eng

Master's preferred

Tools

Maintenance software

Building Management Systems (BMS/EMS)

Job description

Belmond is seeking a seasoned Engineering & Maintenance Director to lead the division across 13 luxury hotels in Southern Europe. You will drive safety, energy efficiency, and guest satisfaction while guiding renovations, CapEx projects, and regulator compliance.

You will mentor hotel Directors of Engineering, oversee external contractors, and ensure Belmond standards are met across heritage properties, with a focus on sustainability and lifecycle management.