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DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

At Hotel Indigo® Hotels & Resorts our colleagues are warm, personal, and unscripted They embrace the individuality and diversity of everyone. They enjoy iconic, worldly locations and are drawn to discovering what makes each of them unique. That’s the Hotel Indigo way. That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the Hotel Indigo Brand you’re more than just a job title.

Our guests’ safety and comfort are our number one priority. Are you ready to make it yours? We’re searching for a Director of Engineering who sees the big picture to keep his team one step ahead of maintenance challenges. While motivating them to take pride in delivering safe and compliant stays 24/7/365.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Directing daily engineering needs to ensure the right team is always on the right task

• Developing a maintenance program that creates a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy

• Overseeing physical operations – from maintenance and repair to security and servicing

• Being flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where we have to unexpectedly pull together to get a task completed

• Supervising several maintenance and engineering staff as well as tradespeople and contractors in a large, luxury, resort setting

• Lead hotel renovations and other projects, source and negotiate contracts, and ensure timely completion of projects within budget.

• Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of maintenance needs and ensure timely responses to requests

• Carry out preventive maintenance programs to ensure the facility is maintained and in service for our guests.

• Establish a position on how mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems need to be operated & maintained moving forward, reflecting IHG benchmarks on delivery, efficiency & effectiveness, and implement the outcomes from this.

• Provide support and advice on the planning and deployment of CAPEX, FF&E / Maintenance Reserves

• Technical skills that include the ability to analyze and design projects, conduct investigations, and maintain full knowledge of engineering-related products and services used in resorts.

What we need from you

• Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Engineering (Others) or equivalent.

• 5 years experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields

• Experience and knowledge on Building Services (MEP) within a hotel environment

• Experience in having responsibility for testing and record keeping for fire, life, and safety systems, taking remedial action on any Plant, Gas, and Air Ventilation equipment in line with legal requirements and safety standards.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work-life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our wellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale boutique brand that captures the true spirit of the neighborhoods our hotels belong to. With over 125 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries. Opening the door to meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Making travel inspiring. It’s what we do.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.