Director of Engineering | Luxury Lifestyle Hotel | Lisbon | €58,000 + Bonus

Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£51k per year + Bonus
International
Lisbon
CB999954171
15-12-2025 02:13 PM
12/01/2026 02:14
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I am searching for an experienced Director of Engineering to join a newly opening luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Lisbon. This is a key leadership role for a hands-on technical professional who thrives in fast-paced, pre-opening environments and understands the operational demands of high-end hospitality.

Reporting directly to the senior operations leadership, you will take full responsibility for the engineering function, ensuring a smooth opening and the long-term reliability, safety, and performance of the property.

Perks & Benefits


  • €58,000 gross per year (paid across 14 months)
  • €300 monthly subsidy
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Private health insurance with family cover (partner and children)
  • Long-term career opportunity within an international hospitality environment

Your Experience


  • Previous Director of Engineering or senior engineering leadership experience within international hotel brands
  • Background in luxury or luxury lifestyle hotels
  • Strong pre-opening and operational engineering expertise
  • Confident leading and developing multi-skilled technical teams
  • Fluent Portuguese or Spanish required
  • Advanced English essential for working in an international environment
  • Calm, solutions-focused, and highly organised under pressure

Your Responsibilities


  • Lead and manage the full engineering operation for a luxury lifestyle hotel
  • Oversee a team including engineering supervisors and engineers
  • Ensure all building systems, safety standards, and compliance requirements are met
  • Drive preventative maintenance strategies to support high occupancy and guest satisfaction
  • Work closely with operations leadership to support a successful opening and ongoing performance
  • Manage budgets, suppliers, contractors, and service agreements
  • Act as a visible, hands-on leader within the hotel operation

If you are interested, please contact Clay at COREcruitment:
clay@corecruitment.com

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