Assistant Engineering Manager

Role Overview

Prioritizing guest safety and comfort, we seek a seasoned and proactive engineering professional to assist the Director of Engineering in managing the hotel's engineering operations. As Assistant Director of Engineering, you will play a key role in leading and mentoring the engineering team while ensuring maintenance tasks are performed efficiently, safely, and to superior standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily engineering and maintenance activities within the hotel.
• Supervise and coordinate the engineering team, ensuring effective delegation and timely task completion.
• Maintain hotel facilities, equipment, and systems in safe and optimal condition.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, addressing outstanding maintenance issues.
• Support troubleshooting and resolving technical problems across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and carpentry domains.
• Ensure adherence to hotel policies, health and safety standards, and local regulatory requirements.
• Help manage engineering inventory including supplies, spare parts, tools, ensuring minimal waste.
• Promote energy conservation and environmental sustainability initiatives aligned with hotel goals.
• Address urgent and unforeseen maintenance needs flexibly for seamless hotel operations.
• Develop and sustain effective working relationships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, guests, and regulators.
• Assist the Director with engineering projects, inspections, reporting, and team performance management.

Candidate Profile

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical discipline; vocational training or relevant experience may be acceptable.
• Experience in hotel engineering, facilities management, or building maintenance fields.
• Demonstrated capability in leading or supervising engineering or maintenance teams.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and carpentry systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance strategies and hotel engineering operations.

Additional Information

If you do not meet every qualification perfectly but are confident you can contribute positively, we encourage you to apply and begin your career journey with us.