Assistant Chief Engineer - Regent Kuala Lumpur (Pre-opening)

InterContinental Hotels Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Engineering professional to support the Director of Engineering, oversee day-to-day staffing, and ensure safe, efficient operation of hotel systems. The role emphasizes training, teamwork, and cost-conscious maintenance across electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing areas.

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering with 2–3 years in hotel engineering or building maintenance, and fluency in English; other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in general building maintenance, construction, or hotel engineering.
• Relevant professional certification or license, where required by law.
• Hotel or hospitality engineering experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Fluent English required; other languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Engineering in staffing, assigning work, and monitoring team performance.
• Help train engineering staff to comply with regulations and ensure availability of tools and equipment.
• Coordinate with other departments to communicate maintenance needs across the hotel.
• Support annual budget preparation and monitor expenses with a focus on energy management and preventive maintenance.
• Assist in leading hotel renovations and other projects within budget and timelines.
• May serve as manager on duty and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering

Job description

YOUR DAY TO DAY

People

• Support the Director of Engineering in managing day-to-day staffing requirements, assigning work, and monitoring team performance
• Assist in training all engineering staff in compliance with governmental and safety regulations, ensuring the team has the tools and equipment needed
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments, staying informed of maintenance needs across the hotel

Financial

• Support the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans
• Monitor expenses with a focus on energy management, preventive maintenance, and capital planning

Guest Experience

• Understand and respond to guest needs to ensure a high level of satisfaction with the hotel's facilities
• Support the preventive maintenance programme to keep all guest-facing systems in service, including lighting, refrigeration, heating, air-conditioning, water treatment, and pools

Responsible Business

• Maintain and order parts and supplies in a timely, efficient manner while minimising waste and supporting the hotel's sustainability initiatives
• Support hotel security efforts to minimise risk of theft, crime, and other hazards
• Assist in leading hotel renovations and other projects, supporting contract negotiation and timely completion within budget
• Perform other duties as assigned; may serve as manager on duty

Accountabilities

• Supports the Director of Engineering in the safe, efficient operation of all hotel engineering systems
• Timely completion of preventive maintenance schedules across guest and back-of-house areasCompliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards across the engineering department
• May supervise engineering team members and contractors in the Director of Engineering's absence

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• To thrive in this role and bring poise and precision to the guest journey, you'll need:
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, or advanced vocational training in a related discipline
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in general building maintenance, construction, or hotel engineering
• Relevant professional certification or license, where required by law
• Hotel or hospitality engineering experience preferred
• Working knowledge of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing
• Fluent English required; other languages an advantage