Senior Director, Sustainable Hotel Engineering & Maintenance

Antal International Network; La Spezia; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Belmond seeks a strategic, hands-on leader to head the Engineering & Maintenance division for 13 luxury hotels in Southern Europe. You will drive operational excellence, safety, and guest satisfaction while overseeing capital projects and energy‑efficiency initiatives.

You will coach engineering teams, collaborate with Design & Construction, and ensure regulatory compliance across properties, with a strong emphasis on heritage preservation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Strong leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Outils

BMS/EMS

Description du poste

Belmond seeks a strategic, hands-on leader to head the Engineering & Maintenance division for 13 luxury hotels in Southern Europe. You will drive operational excellence, safety, and guest satisfaction while overseeing capital projects and energy‑efficiency initiatives.

You will coach engineering teams, collaborate with Design & Construction, and ensure regulatory compliance across properties, with a strong emphasis on heritage preservation and sustainability.