Chief Engineer

As part of Minor Hotels’ continued growth in the region, NH Collection is launching in Australasia with a striking new luxury property in Sydney, bringing refined European hospitality, elevated design and world‑class service to one of the region’s most dynamic cities.
Joining Minor means you become a partner in a diverse, expanding global organisation with limitless opportunities to thrive and achieve. Minor International includes three key business units: Minor Hotels, Minor Food, and Minor Lifestyle.
Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a diverse portfolio of over 560 properties. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America.

Responsibilities

About the Role; As part of the pre-opening team, you will be instrumental in preparing the property for launch, ensuring all facilities, systems and operational standards are in place to deliver an exceptional guest experience from day one.; Key Responsibilities; Lead and oversee the hotel's engineering and maintenance operations.; Ensure the reliable, safe and efficient performance of all hotel facilities and technical systems.; Manage preventative maintenance programs, repairs, refurbishments and technical projects.; Ensure full compliance with statutory, fire, health and safety requirements.; Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities and plant rooms.; Prepare and manage engineering budgets, including payroll, operational expenditure and project costs.; Monitor and improve energy and water consumption through sustainability initiatives.; Manage external contractors and service providers to ensure quality, compliance and value.; Lead, coach and develop the engineering team to create a collaborative and high-performing culture.; Support all pre-opening engineering activities, project coordination and operational readiness planning.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:; Proven experience as a Chief Engineer, Maintenance Manager or senior engineering leader within a hotel environment.; Experience working within premium, luxury or upper-upscale hotels.; Strong technical knowledge across building systems, maintenance operations and asset management.; Demonstrated experience managing compliance, safety and risk requirements.; Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, contractors and capital projects.; Formal qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline will be highly regarded.; A hands-on leadership style with the ability to solve problems and remain composed under pressure.; Excellent communication, stakeholder management and team development skills.; Experience managing refurbishments, asset improvement projects and contractor relationships.; Previous pre-opening experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.