Chief Engineer - The Langham, Sydney
About Langham Hospitality Group
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.
The Langham, Sydney is the city's most exclusive harbourside address. Nestled in the city's Rocks district, The Langham, Sydney boasts the largest guestrooms in Sydney, including opening windows and balconies. Guests enjoy sweeping western harbour views, and a tranquil yet convenient proximity to some of Sydney's most iconic experiences. The Langham, Sydney invites our guests to experience elegance redefined at Sydney's ultimate hotel experience of unsurpassed luxury and opulence.
We are recognised for:
- Offering the city's most luxurious hotel accommodation
- Beautiful, residential style event spaces
- Sydney's most renowned Day Spa
- Our stunning harbour-side location in The Rocks
- Bespoke local luxury experiences
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Chief Engineer to lead our Engineering team. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the continuous improvement of asset management all hotel facilities and infrastructure.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations and team leadership.
- Manage MEH (Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic) services and implement preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Prepare annual budgets, capital expenditure submissions, and monthly cost reports.
- Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and environmental standards.
- Support sustainability programs including EarthCheck and CONNECT (Corporate Social Responsibility).
- Provide timely engineering support to all departments, prioritising guest comfort and safety to a luxury standard.
- Deliver basic technical training and manage emergency response protocols.
- Maintain accurate records, including utility usage and team timesheets.
- Attend hotel meetings, seminars, and contribute to cross-functional committees.
Skills & Experience
Your skills and experience will include:
- Experience in a similar leadership role, preferably within a luxury hotel environment.
- Strong operational knowledge of building services and maintenance practices.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices and hotel compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail, with a flexible and reliable approach to work.
- A collaborative, hands-on leader who can inspire and guide a multi-skilled team.
- Commitment to guest comfort, safety, and service excellence.
- Project management and capital expenditure experience.
What we offer
In return for your bespoke service to our guests and dedication to the hotel, we will offer you:
- Excellent growth, learning and career development opportunities within a global luxury hospitality group
- Complimentary duty meals and uniform laundry
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing initiatives and wellness activities
- Complimentary nights at Langham Hospitality Group hotels
- Colleague discounts on accommodation, dining, food & beverage and spa experiences
- Reward and recognition programmes that celebrate colleague contributions
Presentation & Grooming - As part of the luxury hospitality industry, high standards of personal presentation, grooming and hygiene are important and are expected throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Langham, Sydney is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected.
If this opportunity interests you and you would like to grow your career in a people-focused luxury environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and let your story become part of our legacy.