Engineering Leader for Luxury Hotels (Assistant Director)

Rosewood Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working hours

paid time off

complimentary room nights

learning and development opportunities

global career opportunities

industry-leading paid parental leave

Job summary

Rosewood Amsterdam is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to support the Director of Engineering in leading all aspects of the hotel's engineering operation. You will oversee maintenance programs, capital projects, and the operation of building systems to ensure guest comfort and safety.

You will mentor the engineering team, drive preventive maintenance, and collaborate with operations and external partners to uphold the highest standards of safety and sustainability across the property.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Engineering leadership role within a luxury hotel, resort, or hospitality environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, kitchen, and laundry equipment.
• Inspiring leader who coaches, develops, and motivates engineering professionals.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance programs, asset management, and engineering best practices.
• Highly organized with excellent project management and decision-making abilities.
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration with operations and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Engineering in managing daily operation of the engineering department and facilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team to achieve objectives and foster continuous improvement.
• Oversee preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support capital expenditure projects, renovations, and refurbishment initiatives.
• Monitor performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, kitchen, laundry, and building management systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, procurement, service contracts, and cost-control initiatives.
• Drive sustainability and energy conservation programs to improve operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Preventive maintenance

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Rosewood Amsterdam is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to support the Director of Engineering in leading all aspects of the hotel's engineering operation. You will oversee maintenance programs, capital projects, and the operation of building systems to ensure guest comfort and safety.

You will mentor the engineering team, drive preventive maintenance, and collaborate with operations and external partners to uphold the highest standards of safety and sustainability across the property.