Director of Engineering - HOTEL
Estates, Property
Energy Management
The Role: Director of Engineering
Location: London
Sector - Luxury Boutique Hotel and Private Portfolio
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering function for a distinctive London hotel as it completes a major refurbishment and prepares for its anticipated reopening in 2027.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the engineering operation through a significant programme of restoration, project work and preparation for reopening. You will lead a long-standing core team of three, coordinate a substantial number of external contractors and oversee engineering support for the owner’s London residence and other local projects.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance long-term planning with the detail of day-to-day engineering. You’ll help shape the department for the hotel’s next chapter, while keeping the existing team engaged and supported through ongoing work across the wider property portfolio.
The role
- Lead the engineering function across the hotel, restoration programme and associated projects.
- Coordinate existing and new projects, working closely with contractors, architects, designers and senior stakeholders.
- Oversee health, safety and compliance responsibilities, including use of the Shield Safety platform.
- Monitor building systems, equipment performance and reliability, identifying issues and planning effective solutions.
- Manage the engineering budget, expected to be around £1 million, and ensure spending is controlled and well prioritised.
- Develop and implement energy-management initiatives that reduce consumption without compromising the guest or staff environment.
- Advise senior management on engineering requirements, risks, priorities and investment.
- Lead, develop and motivate the team, setting clear objectives and supporting recruitment and talent development.
- Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and other internal and external partners.
About you
You’ll be an experienced engineering leader with a background in hotels, luxury hospitality, complex property or a similarly demanding environment. You’ll bring strong project and contractor-management skills, sound commercial judgement and a confident approach to health and safety.
Just as importantly, you’ll be a calm, collaborative leader who can keep a close-knit team motivated through a long programme of change. You’ll be comfortable working with senior decision-makers and external design teams, and able to balance high standards with practical, considered engineering solutions.
To be considered please click apply.
You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction
You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.
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