Head of Engineering – Hospitality & Sustainability

InterContinental Hotels Group; Dhofar; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering & Maintenance team, ensuring safe, efficient hotel operations and high guest comfort. You will oversee MEP systems, energy management, budgeting, and compliance with IHG standards and regulations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering with strong GCC hospitality experience and a track record of senior engineering leadership in international hotels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong GCC hospitality experience.
• Previous Chief Engineer or senior engineering leadership in international hotels.
• Deep knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, and safety.
• Proven budgeting, CAPEX planning, project management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hotel Engineering & Maintenance team and ensure efficient daily operations.
• Maintain all hotel facilities, plant, equipment, MEP systems, guest rooms, and public areas to standards.
• Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with IHG standards, local regulations, fire & life safety requirements.
• Manage energy conservation and sustainability initiatives to reduce costs.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, CAPEX requirements, maintenance contracts.
• Coordinate effectively with hotel leadership, contractors, and authorities.
• Coach and develop the Engineering team and promote safety culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

Budgeting

CAPEX planning

Project management

MEP systems

HVAC

Fire safety

Energy management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering & Maintenance team, ensuring safe, efficient hotel operations and high guest comfort. You will oversee MEP systems, energy management, budgeting, and compliance with IHG standards and regulations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering with strong GCC hospitality experience and a track record of senior engineering leadership in international hotels.