RWAMS - Assistant Director Engineering

Rosewood Hotel Group; 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

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Rosewood Hotel Group in Amsterdam seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead all aspects of the hotel's engineering operation. You will oversee preventive maintenance, support capital projects, and ensure the safe, efficient operation of building systems to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a luxury environment.

As a senior leader, you will mentor the engineering team, manage budgets and service contracts, and collaborate with operations and external partners to uphold safety,

Qualifications

• Engineering leadership experience in luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety).
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and asset management.
• Excellent project management and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the hotel's engineering operation and strategy.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support capital expenditure projects, renovations and refurbishments.
• Ensure safe, compliant operation of building systems and facilities.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and manage budgets, contracts and cost controls.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC systems

Project management

Asset management

Leadership coaching

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Building Management Systems

Job description

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

As part of our Engineering team, you will play a critical leadership role in maintaining the infrastructure, systems, and facilities that support exceptional guest and associate experiences throughout the hotel. Working closely with the Director of Engineering, operational departments, external contractors, and a skilled team of engineering professionals, you will help ensure the property is maintained to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability. You will contribute to a culture of operational excellence while supporting the continued development of the Engineering team.

YOUR ROLE

As Assistant Director of Engineering, you will support the Director of Engineering in leading all aspects of the hotel's engineering operation. Through your technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic approach, you will oversee preventive maintenance programs, support capital projects, and ensure the effective operation of all building systems and facilities. Acting as a key leader within the department, you will help drive operational efficiency, asset protection, sustainability initiatives, and compliance while ensuring a safe and exceptional environment for guests and associates alike.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Support the Director of Engineering in managing the daily operation of the Engineering department and maintaining hotel facilities to the highest standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team to achieve departmental objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preventive maintenance program to maximize equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.
• Support the planning and execution of capital expenditure projects, renovations, and refurbishment initiatives.
• Monitor the performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety, kitchen, laundry, and building management systems.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting best engineering practices.
• Manage departmental budgets, procurement activities, service contracts, and cost-control initiatives.
• Drive sustainability and energy conservation programs to improve operational performance and support environmental goals.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You have experience in an Engineering leadership role within a luxury hotel, resort, or hospitality environment.
• You possess strong technical knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, kitchen, and laundry equipment.
• You are an inspiring leader who enjoys coaching, developing, and motivating engineering professionals.
• You have a strong understanding of preventive maintenance programs, asset management, and engineering best practices.
• You are highly organized, with excellent project management, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• You communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and collaborate successfully with operational teams and external partners.
• You are proficient in engineering management systems, building management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• You hold a relevant technical qualification, engineering diploma, or degree and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes flexible working hours, paid time off, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, global career opportunities, and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard - and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long‑lasting relationships but to transforming them - and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.