Assistant Director of Engineering

About the role

Four Seasons is recruiting an Assistant Director of Engineering for its resort at The Red Sea, which is still under construction on Shura Island off the coast of Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be part of the engineering team responsible for strategic and operational decisions for the hotel, and will lead the team of Engineering and Maintenance specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional direction and strategic leadership for the Engineering and Maintenance team covering all aspects of hotel and building maintenance.
• Manage projects, including annual and long-term capital expenditures, procurement and planning.
• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations of the hotel.
• Handle budget planning and management.
• Lead the Safety Committee and the energy conservation program.
• Deliver consistent high standards, ensure the safety and comfort of guests and employees, and support talent leadership and development.

Required profile

• Experience in hotel openings and expert technical knowledge of general building maintenance and environmental standards.
• Passionate, motivated leader with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, integrity and transparency, and strategic, analytical business acumen.
• Eligible to work in The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.