Chief Engineer (PME)

InterContinental Hotels Group; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Hotel room discounts

Extensive training

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to oversee all hotel facilities, plant equipment, and building systems in the Philippines. You will drive preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manage budgets and contracts, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.

You will lead a team, develop talents, coordinate with other departments, and liaise with regulators and partners to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• PME license or equivalent professional certification.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering leadership, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of hotel building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, boilers, elevators, fire life safety.
• Experience in preventive maintenance planning, project management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and technical service providers.
• Hotel openings, renovations, or major projects are an advantage.
• Professional licenses as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering team to maintain hotel facilities, plant equipment, and guest areas to brand and safety standards.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for reliability of MEP systems.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety and environmental standards, and company policies.
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets, CAPEX plans, energy initiatives, and maintenance contracts.
• Manage third-party contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Respond to operational challenges and emergencies with minimal guest disruption.
• Develop, coach, and motivate the Engineering team to meet hotel objectives.
• Collaborate with departments to support operational excellence, sustainability, and property improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PME License

Job description

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Leading the Engineering team in maintaining all hotel facilities, plant equipment, building systems, and guest areas to brand and safety standards
• Managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure the reliability and efficiency of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire life safety systems
• Ensuring compliance with all local regulations, safety requirements, environmental standards, and company policies
• Preparing and managing engineering budgets, capital expenditure plans, energy conservation initiatives, and maintenance contracts
• Overseeing third-party contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure quality work and cost-effective solutions
• Responding to operational challenges and emergency situations while minimizing disruption to guests and hotel operations
• Developing, coaching, and motivating the Engineering team to achieve departmental and hotel objectives
• Collaborating with other departments to support operational excellence, guest satisfaction, sustainability goals, and property improvement projects
• Building strong relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, owners' representatives, and business partners as needed

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Valid Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) License
• At least five (5) years of progressive engineering leadership experience, preferably within the hospitality industry
• Strong knowledge of hotel building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, boilers, elevators, and fire life safety systems
• Proven experience in preventive maintenance planning, project management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and technical service providers
• Hotel opening, renovation, or major project experience is an advantage
• Professional certifications and licenses as required by law

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the teamthe room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.