Engineering Manager

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Saudi Arabia; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Transportation

30 days vacation

Home leave tickets

Meals provided

Medical insurance

Life insurance

EAP access

Room nights

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay is seeking a technically skilled Engineering Manager to lead the pre-opening team. You will oversee daily maintenance and operational efficiency of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, ensuring safety, comfort, and luxury.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will manage the engineering and maintenance team, supervise inspections, drive preventive maintenance, and support equipment installation and testing

Qualifications

• Fluency in English required.
• Proven leadership in engineering or facilities management.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams in luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with fire life safety systems and emergency protocols.
• Experience with budget planning and cost control.
• Ability to manage pre-opening activities and equipment install.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance and operational efficiency of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life-safety systems.
• Lead and mentor the engineering and maintenance team to deliver high standards.
• Supervise inspections to ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Manage preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, pools and critical systems.
• Ensure compliance with local health, safety and building codes.
• Oversee department budgets and energy-management initiatives.
• Support pre-opening setup, testing and readiness activities.
• Drive training and development to uphold Four Seasons standards.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Engineering management

Preventive maintenance

HVAC

MEP

Fire life safety

Budget management

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

AMAALA is situated along Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast and is home to some of the most diverse natural environments. Marking a new chapter for comprehensive wellness tourism, Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay will feature 220 keys comprising of rooms and suites, as well as villas with their own private pools, and 26 branded residential villas, all thoughtfully designed to offer breathtaking bay and sea views. The resort will include a luxury spa nestled within its garden of tranquility and inspiration featuring a sculptured waterfall. The Organic Spa Garden will be a focal point and treatment experience set to stimulate the senses, offering extensive therapeutic remedies including halotherapy, cryotherapy, and advanced skin therapies. For fitness enthusiasts, the property will offer a bespoke collaboration with fitness trainer Harley Pasternak to seamlessly merge high-performance training with the limitless potential of Triple Bay’s 300 hectares (741 acres) of untouched hills, wadis, and beaches. The pristine terrain includes trails perfect for canyoning and exploring the rugged cliffs and valleys. Guests and residents can also take part in an array of guided hikes, mountain biking, and equestrian bridle trails, or work on their game at the spectacular 27-hole oceanfront golf course.

About The Role

We are seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Engineering Manager to join the pre-opening team at Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance and operational efficiency of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, ensuring the resort’s infrastructure operates to the highest standards of safety, comfort, and luxury.

What You Will Do

• Manage and supervise the daily activities of the engineering and maintenance team, ensuring all tasks are completed promptly and professionally.
• Conduct regular inspections of all areas of the property to ensure systems are operating efficiently and safely.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, pools, and all critical systems (HVAC, MEP, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with local health, safety, fire life safety, and building codes.
• Respond swiftly to guest requests, maintenance issues, and emergency situations, minimizing downtime and service interruptions.
• Manage department budgets, monitor energy consumption, and implement cost‑saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Train, motivate, and develop the engineering team to uphold Four Seasons standards.
• Support pre-opening setup including equipment installation, system testing, and operational readiness.

What You Bring

• A degree or diploma in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering operations, with 2 years in a leadership role, ideally in luxury hotels or resorts.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) and preventive maintenance.
• Proficiency in fire life safety systems and emergency response protocols.
• Solid understanding of sustainability initiatives and energy-saving programs.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team management skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in a tax-free environment.
• Housing and transportation.
• 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Paid home leave tickets.
• Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and worldwide complimentary room nights.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Additional family benefits.

Schedule & Hours

This is a full-time role