Assistant Engineering Manager

Kerten Hospitality; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Inclusive environment

Shared purpose

Job summary

Kerten Hospitality is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to lead the upkeep of hotel engineering systems and ensure reliable guest-facing operations. You will oversee MEP, HVAC, energy, and safety systems, plan repairs, manage contractors, and drive preventive maintenance programs while mentoring the engineering team.

You will coordinate with the Engineering Manager on budgets and upgrades, maintain asset inventories, and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• 3–5 years of engineering or maintenance experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, building management systems, and PM programmes.
• Experience with hotel engineering operations and CMMS is preferred.
• Ability to manage projects, contractors and budgets; leadership abilities and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining hotel engineering systems (MEP, HVAC, energy systems).
• Ensure smooth operation of guest-facing systems (chillers, elevators, boilers, generators, fire and life safety).
• Lead daily maintenance activities and resolve guest/department work orders.
• Monitor preventive maintenance programmes and energy/water usage to maximise lifespan and efficiency.
• Plan repairs, technical upgrades, renovations, and infrastructure improvements with Engineering Manager.
• Manage contractors, service providers, and maintenance-related contracts.
• Maintain engineering asset inventory, spare parts stock, and procurement oversight.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, fire, civil defense and environmental regulations and company standards.
• Train and supervise the engineering team and deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Contractors management

Communication

English fluency

Arabic fluency

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining the hotel s engineering systems including mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC and energy systems
• Ensure smooth operation of building and guest-facing systems such as chillers boilers generators elevators and fire and life safety systems
• Lead daily maintenance activities and ensure timely resolution of guest and departmental work orders
• Monitor and maintain preventive maintenance programmes energy consumption and water management to maximise equipment lifespan and efficiency
• Plan and implement repairs technical upgrades renovation projects and infrastructure improvements in coordination with the Engineering Manager
• Manage contractors service providers and maintenance-related contracts
• Maintain engineering asset inventory spare parts stock and oversee procurement of materials and equipment
• Ensure compliance with health safety fire civil defense and environmental regulations and company standards
• Train and supervise the engineering team on technical procedures safety practices and best practices and deputise for the Engineering Manager when required

Joining Our Team Means

• Competitive Compensation A rewarding package tailored to your experience
• Career Growth Opportunities for advancement within our dynamic organisation
• Inclusive Environment A vibrant and inclusive workplace that encourages collaboration
• Shared Purpose Working with passionate people who live our values every day connecting innovating curating and leading the way together

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree or diploma in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 3 5 years of engineering or maintenance experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, building management systems, and preventive maintenance programmes.
• Experience with hotel engineering operations and computerised maintenance management systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage engineering projects, contractors, and budgets.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and support a team.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.