Hotel Engineering Lead: Safety, Maintenance & Team Growth

InterContinental Hotels Group; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Engineering to support the Director of Engineering in overseeing the hotel's engineering operations.

You will lead and coach the engineering team to ensure maintenance is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards, with a focus on preventive programs, safety compliance, and energy-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Experience in hotel engineering or facilities management.
• Experience supervising or leading an engineering/maintenance team.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and hotel engineering operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Engineering in managing daily hotel engineering and maintenance operations.
• Supervise and coordinate the engineering team to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and systems are maintained in safe and excellent working condition.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities and follow up on outstanding requests.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and carpentry systems.
• Ensure compliance with hotel standards, health and safety requirements, and local regulations.
• Assist with planning and control of engineering supplies, spare parts, tools, and equipment while minimising waste.
• Support energy-saving and environmental initiatives in line with sustainability goals.
• Respond flexibly to urgent and ad-hoc maintenance requirements.
• Build relationships with hotel departments, contractors, suppliers, guests, and regulatory authorities.
• Support the Director of Engineering with projects, inspections, reports, and team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC systems

Refrigeration

Carpentry

Education

Engineering/Facilities Management degree or diploma

Job description

InterContinental Hotels Group in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Engineering to support the Director of Engineering in overseeing the hotel's engineering operations.

You will lead and coach the engineering team to ensure maintenance is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards, with a focus on preventive programs, safety compliance, and energy-saving initiatives.