Chief Engineer - Amsterdam (On-Site) | €4,000 pm
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Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
Management
Management
£40,000 to £49,999
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International
Amsterdam
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13-04-2026 05:58 PM
11/05/2026 05:58
Chief Engineer – Amsterdam (On-Site) | €4,000 pm
I am working with a prominent hotel in Amsterdam seeking a Chief Engineer to take full ownership of the technical service department. This is a high-impact role responsible for maintaining the operational state of the entire facility and building. You will act as the lead advisor to the General Manager on technical matters, managing a team of 2–6 members and overseeing large-scale projects such as renovations and equipment replacements.
Perks & Benefits:
- Monthly Salary: €4,000 per month
- Leadership: Lead, recruit, and develop a dedicated technical team.
- Project Ownership: Direct responsibility for renovations and major technical upgrades.
- Strategic Impact: Advise on investment proposals and implement energy-saving measures.
- Stability: Ownership of long-term safety, compliance, and maintenance standards.
Your Experience:
- Language Skills: Fluent Dutch is essential (written and spoken) for managing local certificates, municipal authorities, and Dutch-speaking external firms.
- Proven Experience: Minimum 5 years in a technical role with at least 3 years in a leadership/management position.
- Education: A completed HBO (Higher Professional Education) degree.
- Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of electricity, gas, water, and structural engineering.
- Safety & Compliance: Expertise in hospitality safety aspects, environmental reporting, and managing legal permits/certificates.
- Operational Management: Experience in work scheduling, performance reviews, and quality control of technical execution.
- Vendor Management: Skilled in evaluating third-party quotes and managing external contractors (HVAC, elevators, cooling, etc.).
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience monitoring energy-saving measures and maintaining energy/environmental reports.
- Experience with local inspection marks (e.g., elevator and fire safety equipment certification).
Core Competencies:
- Solution-Focused: You look past the problem to find the solution.
- Proactive: You anticipate bottlenecks and take action early rather than waiting for instructions.
- Decisive: You provide opinions backed by facts and intervene immediately if standards are not met.
- Resourceful: You efficiently organize time, resources, and people to ensure high-quality delivery.
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