Chief Engineer

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Jeddah is seeking an experienced Engineering Operations leader to oversee the hotel’s plant equipment, building infrastructure and preventive maintenance programs, ensuring reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems while maintaining guest safety and comfort.

You will drive asset management, safety compliance, energy efficiency, and capital planning, partner with Rooms, F&B and other departments, lead the engineering team, and deliver high standards of service

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1 Engineering Operations amp Asset Management

Lead the overall operation and maintenance of the hotel s plant equipment and building infrastructure Ensure reliable operation of HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical water drainage kitchen and laundry equipment and other hotel engineering systems Maintain an effective preventive maintenance program for guestrooms public areas back-of-house areas plant rooms and equipment Establish asset-maintenance schedules and maintain accurate technical and equipment records Ensure faults and breakdowns are responded to promptly with particular attention to issues affecting guests safety or hotel operations Monitor recurring defects and implement permanent corrective solutions

2 Guest Experience amp Luxury Standards

Ensure engineering-related guest concerns are handled promptly professionally and with minimum disruption Maintain guestrooms and public areas to the presentation comfort and functionality expected of Rosewood Jeddah Partner closely with Rooms Housekeeping Food amp Beverage and other departments to resolve operational concerns proactively Ensure temperature lighting water pressure equipment functionality and other engineering-related elements contribute positively to the guest experience

3 Preventive Maintenance amp Work Orders

Establish clear priorities for preventive corrective and emergency maintenance Monitor work-order response time outstanding jobs and repeat maintenance issues Analyse maintenance trends to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement Drive disciplined completion and closure of engineering work orders

4 Safety Compliance amp Risk Management

Maintain engineering operations in accordance with applicable Saudi regulations hotel safety requirements and company standards Ensure life-safety and critical building systems are routinely inspected tested and maintained Maintain safe working practices permit controls and appropriate engineering documentation Identify technical and operational risks and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented Support emergency preparedness crisis response and business continuity requirements Ensure contractors comply with hotel safety and access requirements

5 Energy Utilities amp Sustainability

Monitor electricity water fuel and other utility consumption Develop initiatives to reduce unnecessary energy and water consumption without compromising guest comfort Analyse abnormal consumption and investigate potential equipment or operational causes Recommend energy-efficient equipment and engineering solutions when replacing assets Support Rosewood Jeddah s environmental and sustainability initiatives

6 Projects amp Capital Planning

Assess the condition and lifecycle of major hotel assets Prepare recommendations for repair replacement and capital expenditure Develop annual engineering CAPEX requirements in coordination with hotel leadership and Finance Provide technical oversight for renovations installations and engineering projects Manage contractors consultants and suppliers to required quality safety timeline and cost standards Ensure completed projects are properly commissioned and handed over

7 Financial amp Cost Management

Prepare and manage the Engineering operating budget Monitor maintenance expenditure utilities spare parts and contractor costs Maintain appropriate inventory levels for critical engineering spare parts Identify opportunities to reduce external contractor dependency through effective internal capability and cross-training Evaluate maintenance versus replacement decisions based on asset condition reliability and operational impact

8 Team Leadership amp Development

Lead coach and develop the Engineering team Establish clear responsibilities performance expectations and accountability Ensure technical skills and mandatory safety training remain current Develop multi-skilled engineering capability through structured cross-training Conduct regular departmental briefings and technical training Identify high-potential associates and build succession and development plans Promote a culture of ownership teamwork discipline and continuous improvement

9 Leadership amp Cross-Functional Partnership

Participate actively in hotel leadership and operational meetings Provide management with clear visibility of engineering risks critical defects and major projects Coordinate planned shutdowns or disruptive maintenance with affected departments Partner with Security on emergency preparedness and life-safety matters Partner with Finance and Purchasing on contracts CAPEX procurement and cost controls Support Rooms and F amp B operations during periods of high occupancy VIP stays and major events