Director of Engineering – Pre-Opening Luxury Hotel

About the role

The Director of Engineering is a key member of the hotel leadership team, responsible for overseeing all engineering, maintenance, facilities management, and asset protection functions across the property. This role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise, ensuring the physical plant operates to the highest standards of safety, reliability, sustainability, and luxury.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, safety, and operational excellence across the property.
• Develop and execute an engineering strategy aligned with hotel objectives, brand standards, and owner priorities.
• Manage departmental budgets, capital expenditure projects, and long‑term asset protection plans to maximise financial performance.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programmes for all building systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical infrastructure.
• Champion sustainability and energy‑conservation initiatives that enhance efficiency while supporting luxury guest experiences.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, health, safety, environmental, and life‑safety requirements.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing engineering team through coaching, development, recognition, and succession planning.
• Establish strong relationships with ownership representatives, contractors, consultants, and regional engineering leaders to ensure successful project delivery and asset stewardship.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, mixed‑use developments, or complex hospitality environments.
• Strong technical expertise across engineering operations, facilities management, preventative maintenance, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, capital projects, service contracts, and operational efficiencies.
• Commitment to creating safe, sustainable, and exceptional environments for both guests and associates.
• Experience leading emergency preparedness and life‑safety programmes within large‑scale facilities.
• Technical qualifications in Engineering, Building Services, Construction, Mechanics, or a related discipline, supported by relevant hospitality or facilities‑management experience.

Required skills

• HVAC systems
• Refrigeration
• Plumbing
• Water treatment
• Electrical infrastructure
• Energy‑conservation techniques
• Sustainability initiatives
• Regulatory compliance
• Life‑safety systems
• Emergency response planning
• Asset protection
• Preventative maintenance

What we offer

• Exceptional career growth opportunities across Marriott International's extensive portfolio of world‑class brands.
• Access to industry‑leading learning, leadership development, and mentoring programmes.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of a flagship luxury property in a globally significant destination.
• Collaboration with talented hospitality professionals who share a commitment to excellence.
• Prestige of representing one of the most recognised and respected names in luxury hospitality.