Assistant Chief Engineer

The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in leading and managing the hotel's Engineering & Maintenance operations, ensuring the efficient upkeep, safety, and reliability of all building facilities, equipment, and hotel assets. The role plays a key part in maintaining operational standards, optimising resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering a safe and comfortable environment for guests and Heartists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chief Engineer in managing the daily operations of the Engineering & Maintenance Department, ensuring the efficient upkeep and smooth operation of all hotel facilities and assets.

• Lead, supervise, and motivate the Engineering team to maintain high standards of operational efficiency, safety, and service delivery.

• Plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities and building equipment.

• Monitor and ensure the proper functioning of the hotel's mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, fire protection and other building systems.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements, fire safety regulations, workplace safety standards and BizSAFE Level 3 requirements.

• Oversee the hotel's fire safety programme, ensuring that fire protection systems, emergency equipment and safety procedures are properly maintained and implemented.

• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, vendors and service providers to ensure quality workmanship, timely completion and adherence to safety standards.

• Monitor departmental budgets and maintenance costs while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and implement energy and resource conservation initiatives.

• Coach and develop team members, coordinate technical and safety training, and drive continuous improvement within the department.

• Maintain proper engineering records and liaise with hotel management, consultants, and relevant authorities on maintenance, engineering projects, and regulatory matters. Assume the Chief Engineer's responsibilities in their absence, when required.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant engineering or facilities management experience, preferably within the hotel or hospitality industry.

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Previous supervisory or managerial experience, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.

• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning and fire protection systems.

• Good understanding of local statutory requirements, fire safety regulations, workplace safety standards and building maintenance practices.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills, with a hands-on and proactive approach to managing operational priorities.