Assistant Chief Engineer - Hospitality Maintenance Lead

Hilton; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Parental leave

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

EAP

Job summary

Hilton in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team and ensure reliable building systems, safety, and guest comfort. You will work with the Chief Engineer, manage maintenance operations, supervise contractors, monitor KPIs, and drive energy efficiency initiatives across the property.

This role rewards leadership, integrity, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow within Hilton’s global hospitality culture and heritage of excellence.

Qualifications

• A passion for hospitality and warmth.
• Integrity and doing the right thing.
• Leadership with teamwork and accountability.

Responsibilities

• 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 KPIs, including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity and act as need 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

Job description

Hilton in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team and ensure reliable building systems, safety, and guest comfort. You will work with the Chief Engineer, manage maintenance operations, supervise contractors, monitor KPIs, and drive energy efficiency initiatives across the property.

This role rewards leadership, integrity, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow within Hilton’s global hospitality culture and heritage of excellence.