Cluster Director of Engineering

About the role

The Cluster Director of Engineering leads the engineering function across multiple hotel properties, ensuring the physical plant and facilities are maintained to the highest standards of safety, efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all hotel assets.
• Plan, direct and coordinate engineering operations, delegating workload to staff and ensuring responsiveness to all departments.
• Lead regular engineering operational meetings and Repair & Maintenance meetings with senior hotel leaders.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare capital budget requests and oversee implementation of new projects.
• Perform routine inspections of the property, taking immediate corrective action on deficiencies.
• Prepare annual expense and capital expenditure budgets for senior management approval.
• Manage procurement, stock control and disposal of engineering supplies and equipment.
• Supervise performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, promotions and training for engineering staff.
• Oversee safety, emergency response teams and environmental initiatives such as energy and water conservation.

Required profile

• Extensive experience supervising engineering teams in a hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, budgeting and capital project management.
• Ability to conduct inspections, identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Familiarity with safety, emergency procedures and environmental sustainability practices in hotels.