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Hospitality Asset Operations Director - Technical Services

Michael Page

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

22 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage technical operations across luxury hotels. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hospitality and engineering, ensuring compliance with standards while promoting sustainability and operational excellence. This role offers the chance to work on a major development project within a world-class team.

Benefits

Opportunity to work directly with a leading mega project
Collaboration with real estate and hospitality professionals

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of engineering leadership experience in luxury hospitality.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale renovations and technical projects.
  • Deep knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).

Responsibilities

  • Lead all engineering and technical operations across luxury hotels.
  • Ensure compliance with brand and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee planning and execution of capital improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership
Project Management
Communication
Asset Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field
Master's degree

Job description

Lead all engineering, technical operations, and capital project oversight across a portfolio of luxury hotels operated under multiple international brands.

Client Details

One of the largest mixed-use developments by the PIF in Saudi Arabia.

Description

Responsible for ensuring all properties meet or exceed brand, regulatory, and sustainability standards, while protecting the long-term value of the company's physical assets and overseeing operational excellence in building systems, safety, and energy efficiency.

Lead initiatives related to sustainability, energy management, and building automation across all properties.

Advise senior leadership on technical feasibility and infrastructure planning for new developments or acquisitions.

Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of capital improvement projects and major renovations.

Serve as the primary liaison between ownership, design teams, contractors, and hotel operations for project coordination.

Standardize and enforce best practices in preventive and corrective maintenance across all properties.

Establish KPIs and benchmarks for engineering performance, energy efficiency, and fire life safety requirements.

Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Oversee and mentor property-level Directors of Engineering.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Identify cost-saving opportunities through innovative technologies and vendor management.

Profile

Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of engineering leadership experience in the luxury hospitality sector.

Proven track record of managing large-scale renovations, openings, and technical projects.

Deep knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), sustainability standards, and regulatory compliance.

Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Job Offer

Opportunity to work directly with a leading mega project in Saudi Arabia.

Work alongside a team of world-class real estate/hospitality professionals.

Skills

Asset operations.

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