Chief Engineer

What you’ll do…

• Responsible for the overall maintenance of the hotel’s facilities and equipment
• Ensure that the maintenance budget and stock levels are controlled, ensuring that all expenses are kept in line with budget guidelines.
• To be fully aware, and competent in, all health and safety procedures, policies and assist with preparing all risk assessments.
• Ensure that there is an effective PPM schedules in place.
• Manage the onsite activity of all contractors.
• Order all maintenance supplies and ensure stock controls are in place.
• Maintain records of all machinery and equipment including manufacturers details, specifications, and manuals.
• Ensure that all fire safety equipment is maintained and tested in a timely manner.
• Arrange and co-ordinate quotations from suppliers in relation to maintenance work.
• Lead and manage a team of high-energy people who love our guests, by setting and monitoring goals, empowering and developing them, and creating an environment where people can be themselves.
• Pro-actively identify opportunities to improve and enhance processes and procedures.
• To be a member of the hotel crisis and fire teams, and to be fully conversant in all related procedures.
• Pro-actively project manage any changes in policies and procedures.
• Achieve and maintain the highest possible levels of customer service to both external and internal customers, forging long-term relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Cover shift engineer shifts as required.

What we’re looking for…

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• You know all about building management and have experience of managing MEP.
• All things health & safety to ensure compliance monitoring and implementation of all procedures.
• You know how to use a facility management software.
• Stock management is your thing!
• You have managed projects from start to finish including responsibility for budgets.
• A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.