Chief Engineer Job

FIVE Hotels and Resorts

Valid Till: N/A

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Engineering Team as Chief Engineer will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

  •  Directly reports to the Director of Engineering and is an integral member of the property’s Executive Committee.
  •  Provides the Gold Standard of Property Maintenance, demonstrating both reactive and preventive knowledge.
  • Exquisitely maintains the Building, Grounds and Plant Equipment with particular attention to Safety, Security and Asset protection.
  • Develops and Implements Strategies to deliver ‘FIVE-Star’ products and services, that exceed the expectations of Guests and Stakeholders while Maximising FIVE’s financial performance.
  • Ensures all work follows Strict Adherence to Safe Work Practices and Procedures, prioritising the well-being and security of all ‘FIVERs’ involved.
  • Leads the Emergency Response Team for all facility issues, demonstrating a Remarkable ability to Perform Under Pressure.
  • Confidently develops and manages the Engineering Budget, ensuring integration of Departmental Goals in daily game plans.
  • Manages Engineering Operations and Budgets and Determines with the property’s Team how the Engineering Department is performing against the budget and Highlights areas of concern to the Leadership Team.
  • Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, boilers and electrical systems and any other building services per FIVE’s Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • A proven track record in a Luxury Hotel or Resort environment with at least 6-8 years of experience in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering role.
  • Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English (Additional languages are a Plus).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leveraging strong verbal and written skills to express Departmental Goals and Ultimately Produce desired results.
  • Next-Level Organisational and Leadership skills, effectively leading and inspiring the FIVE Tribe to New Heights.
  • Remarkable Time Management and Multi-Tasking skills to deliver a ‘FIVE-Star’ Experience for our Guests, even under pressure.