Chief Engineer

The Hoxton is gearing up for another milestone moment as it prepares to open its very first hotel in Scandinavia in the Norwegian capital of Oslo . Known as one of the greenest cities in the world, Oslo balances access to pristine nature with parks, Fjords and Forests with a rich cultural heritage in art, modern architecture and maritime history.

We’ll be calling the New Government Quarter our home but first we need to pull together a team to help us bring the Hox to a brand new market. The Hoxton, Oslo will be home to 144 bedrooms of varying sizes, three unique restaurant and bar concepts including an all-day dining destination, a speciality restaurant and a cocktail bar. It will also feature The Apartment, The Hoxton’s signature meetings & events concept space.

We are looking for a Chief Engineer to join our team at The Hoxton, Oslo .

In order to review your application, we invite you to apply with an English version of your Resume please.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall maintenance of the hotel’s facilities and equipment.; Ensure that the maintenance budget and stock levels are controlled, ensuring that all expenses are kept in line with budget guidelines.; To be fully aware, and competent in, all health and safety procedures, policies and assist with preparing all risk assessments.; Ensure that there is an effective PPM schedules in place.; Manage the onsite activity of all contractors.; Order all maintenance supplies and ensure stock controls are in place.; Maintain records of all machinery and equipment including manufacturers details, specifications, and manuals.; Ensure that all fire safety equipment is maintained and tested in a timely manner.; Arrange and co-ordinate quotations from suppliers in relation to maintenance work.; Lead and manage a team of high-energy people who love our guests, by setting and monitoring goals, empowering and developing them, and creating an environment where people can be themselves.; Pro-actively identify opportunities to improve and enhance processes and procedures.; To be a member of the hotel crisis and fire teams, and to be fully conversant in all related procedures.; Pro-actively project manage any changes in policies and procedures.; Achieve and maintain the highest possible levels of customer service to both external and internal customers, forging long-term relationships with suppliers and contractors.; Cover shift engineer shifts as required.

Requirements

Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you, no clones in suits here.; Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.; You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.; You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.; You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.; If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.; You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.; You know all about building management and have experience of managing MEP.; All things health & safety to ensure compliance monitoring and implementation of all procedures.; You know how to use a facility management software.; Stock management is your thing!; You have managed projects from start to finish including responsibility for budgets.; A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.