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