Director of Engineering
hace 8 horas
Edinburgh
A rare and exciting opportunity for a Director of Engineering to lead engineering operations across two of Edinburghs most iconic hotels: Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George! Were looking for a strategic, people focused engineering leader who can deliver exceptional guest experiences, drive high standards of compliance, and support our ambition for sustainable, future ready hotels. We are offering a salary of £63,400.00 We will be accepting applications for this role until the 27th of March! At Kimpton, we are all about being yourself we pride individuality and being the best version of you. Our meticulously designed Hotel brings together traditional Edinburgh architecture with an exciting and fresh indoor feel. Whereas InterContinental Edinburgh The George Hotel, is full of culture and has been serving guests since 1881, so we know what it takes to provide an amazing guest experience and just as importantly, to ensure our Team Members are happy. So, what does our Director of Engineering get in return for bringing the IHG life to our guests? Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the worlds leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities . Complimentary stay for you + 1 after probation Global hotel and F&B discounts, plus perks across both properties Training & development, and worldwide career opportunities 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) Meals on duty, life insurance, sick pay & wellbeing support Enhanced family leave Wagestream for financial wellbeing Spa, gym & retail discounts Taxi contribution for late/early shifts Refer-a-friend programme The Director of Engineering will lead two dynamic teams, overseeing all aspects of the two hotels engineering operations and ensuring the highest standards of performance, safety, and guest satisfaction. This role is key to the ongoing success of the hotels, requiring someone with strategic vision and operational expertise , alongside the ability to inspire and engage the team to deliver top-tier service. Your main responsibilities as a Director of Engineering will be: Support the creation and execution of the strategy for the engineering department, ensuring alignment with overall hotel objectives. Be accountable for the performance of the engineering team, including recruitment, rostering, and ensuring a well-managed and motivated workforce. Full accountability for statutory compliance across both hotels & supporting audits and ensuring high standards at all times Regularly review, audit, and address any operational issues within the department, ensuring high standards and continuous improvements. Supporting CapEx planning and project execution, delivering energy efficiency & green initiatives Ensuring effective PPM and reactive maintenance programmes, driving asset protection & lifecycle planning Overseeing contractors, tenders, technical service agreements & statutory inspections. To be successful as our Director of Engineering, you will need: Experience leading engineering operations in a hotel, multi site or similar complex environment Strong knowledge of: PPM & asset management, Fire & life safety compliance, Water hygiene (L8) & Technical systems (BMS/HVAC/MEP) Experience with systems such as Quore, Hotsos, Knowcross or similar A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire teams A solutions focused mindset with strong analytical skills Contractor and project management experience Passion for sustainability and energy saving initiatives At IHG, we believe theres Room for You: Room to Grow (providing career development and learning opportunities), Room to Belong (fostering an inclusive environment where diverse employees can be their authentic selves), and Room to Make a Difference (empowering employees to have an impact on the guest experience and the business) . If you are someone who likes to bring your wisdom and local-know-how to provide a truly personal and luxurious experience for our guests, apply to join us as our new Director of Engineering today! You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK. 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, colour, 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. As the worlds first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental? brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If youd like to embrace a world of opportunities, wed like to welcome you to the worlds most international luxury hotel brand. 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. TPBN1_UKCT