Director - Engineering (Hospitality)

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage maintenance and facilities across its hotel cluster in Saudi Arabia. You will drive asset strategy, testing, commissioning, and smooth handover from project delivery to operations.

You will oversee POB budgeting, preventative maintenance programs, and capital planning while advancing sustainability and ESG goals. Strong stakeholder management and hotel pre-opening experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering functions within hotels and large facilities.
• Strong track record in pre-opening activities including handover and commissioning.
• Expertise in OS&E validation, procurement, spare parts planning and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering maintenance and facilities management across hotel cluster.
• Develop and execute strategies to support business objectives and asset value.
• Oversee testing, inspections, snagging, and handover to operations.
• Prepare and control Engineering Pre-Opening Budgets (POB).
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, and life-safety systems.
• Manage capital projects, lifecycle planning, and refurbishment programs.
• Champion sustainability, energy efficiency, and ESG initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Facilities management

Preventive maintenance

Energy management

Budget planning

Stakeholder management

Pre-opening experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance management software

Procurement software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead all engineering maintenance and facilities management operations across the hotel cluster ensuring safe reliable and efficient operation of all assets Develop and execute engineering strategies that support hotel business objectives brand requirements owner priorities and long-term asset value enhancement Lead the engineering transition from project delivery to hotel operations including testing amp commissioning inspections snagging defect management and operational handover Participate in design reviews and technical workshops to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with operational requirements and engineering best practices Review and validate engineering-related OS amp E requirements maintenance equipment workshop tools spare parts inventories and procurement plans to ensure operational readiness and cost effectiveness Prepare manage and control Engineering Pre-Opening Budgets POB ensuring all engineering readiness activities are completed within approved budgets and timelines Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes for all building systems including HVAC plumbing electrical fire amp life safety systems vertical transportation kitchen equipment and utilities infrastructure Oversee capital expenditure projects asset lifecycle planning refurbishment works and replacement programs across the cluster Drive operational efficiencies through preventive maintenance energy management initiatives contract optimization and engineering best practices Champion sustainability energy conservation water management and ESG initiatives across all properties Ensure full compliance with all regulatory environmental health amp safety and life safety requirements Establish emergency preparedness plans crisis response procedures and business continuity measures for all hotels Build mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams through coaching training succession planning and performance management Establish strong working relationships with ownership project teams consultants contractors and local authorities to ensure successful project delivery and ongoing asset stewardship The successful candidate will be a highly respected engineering leader with a strong track record of delivering hotel projects from handover through opening and ongoing operations They will combine technical expertise with commercial awareness and strong stakeholder management skills

You will bring

Proven experience leading engineering functions within hotels hospitality portfolios mixeduse developments or large-scale facilities Significant experience supporting hotel pre-openings including project handover commissioning snagging defect management and opening readiness activities Strong understanding of OS amp E validation engineering procurement spare parts planning and operational readiness requirements Experience preparing and managing Engineering Pre-Opening Budgets POB and engineering operating budgets Demonstrated expertise in facilities management preventative maintenance asset lifecycle management and capital planning Strong commercial acumen with experience managing maintenance costs service contracts utility consumption and CAPEX programs Experience leading sustainability energy efficiency and asset optimization initiatives Proven experience managing emergency response business continuity and life safety programmes Technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Building Services Engineering Facilities Management or a related discipline Experience working in hotel pre-opening environments and managing multiple properties will be highly advantageous Proven experience leading engineering functions within hotels, hospitality portfolios, mixeduse developments, or large-scale facilities. Significant experience supporting hotel pre-openings, including project handover, commissioning, snagging, defect management, and opening readiness activities. Strong understanding of OS&E validation, engineering procurement, spare parts planning, and operational readiness requirements. Experience preparing and managing Engineering Pre-Opening Budgets (POB) and engineering operating budgets. Demonstrated expertise in facilities management, preventative maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and capital planning. Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing maintenance costs, service contracts, utility consumption, and CAPEX programs. Experience leading sustainability, energy efficiency, and asset optimization initiatives. Proven experience managing emergency response, business continuity, and life safety programmes. Technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline. Experience working in hotel pre-opening environments and managing multiple properties will be highly advantageous