Assistant Chief Engineer

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa in Riyadh is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead a high-performing maintenance team and support daily operations, safety, and energy efficiency initiatives.

You will supervise contractors, ensure mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems are maintained, and collaborate with hotel leadership to deliver reliable guest experiences. This role requires strong leadership and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hotel maintenance teams
• Strong knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, HVAC)
• Ability to oversee safety and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Assist chief engineer with managing daily maintenance operations.
• Oversee safety and compliance across building systems.
• Monitor KPIs and drive engineering performance improvements.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership on safety and operations.
• Supervise external contractors and inspect work for quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Energy efficiency

Contractor supervision

Tools

Property Maintenance Management System

Job description

Exceptional hospitality starts with you

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an assistant chief engineer, you’re not just overseeing physical building and systems maintenance and repairs – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognise achievements to build a motivated and high-performing team.
• Assist chief engineer with managing daily maintenance operations: Oversee maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and verify completion through the property maintenance management system; ensure timely resolution of service requests, guest concerns, and emergencies.
• Ensure safety and compliance: Oversee the maintenance of the physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety and compliance standards in line with national and local regulations.
• Assist chief engineer with driving engineering performance: Monitor departmental key performance indicators (KPIs), including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity and act as needed to improve performance.
• Support hotel-wide operational leadership: Collaborate with the broader hotel leadership team in overseeing evacuation procedures, duty manager coverage, and other safety protocols as needed.
• Oversee contractor work: Supervise external contractors and inspect completed work for quality and compliance.
• Lead energy efficiency initiatives: Support and oversee property-wide energy conservation programs to reduce utility costs.

What it takes to make the stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

• A passion for spreading the light and warmth of hospitality.
• Acting with integrity and always doing the right thing.
• Inspiring others through leadership.
• A belief that teamwork drives the best outcomes.
• A sense of ownership and accountability.
• A focus on the now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an award-winning workplace culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the team members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the world’s best workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.