49 Best Full-time Engineering Jobs in South Kensington, London (February 2026)

ALBA London - Italian Restaurant Knightsbridge

Pre-opening Site Engineer for Luxury Spa Ahead of our exciting new opening late next year, we are seeking a Site Engineer with proven experience in high-end hospitality or wellness construction (spas, hotels, resorts) to join our core team and help deliver this iconic project to the highest standards. Bulldozer Group is a renowned name in international luxury hospitality, with critically acclaimed sites across Europe and Dubai. With our ambitious expansion into wellness, we are launching Sonara, a flagship luxury spa in Chelsea offering immersive bathhouse experience, a range of therapies and treatments, private suites and bespoke high-end finishes. As a Site Engineer, you will: • Oversee day-to-day technical execution and delivery of the construction works on site, ensuring that quality, schedule and budget targets are met, • Read, interpret and coordinate architectural, structural and MEP drawings to ensure seamless integration of all systems, • Provide setting-out, level surveys and accurate levelling to comply with design specifications, • Monitor installation of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC), ensuring correct integration, commissioning and testing, • Supervise waterproofing works for wet zones, pools, steam rooms, saunas and other hydro-thermal elements, • Oversee the installation of luxury finishes (tiling, stone, bespoke joinery) and specialist spa equipment (plunge pools, hyperbaric chambers, ice atelier, etc.), • Conduct regular inspections and quality control to ensure that workmanship meets brand standards, • Resolve technical issues proactively, escalating and coordinating with consultants, contractors and the design team as needed, • Maintain strong site discipline: enforce HSE standards, carry out site inductions and toolbox talks, • Prepare and manage daily/weekly reports, progress updates, snag lists and commissioning documentation, • Support the Project Manager in handover to operations, ensuring logbooks, as-built drawings and O&M instructions are complete. Key Requirements • Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, • Proven experience in high-end hospitality or wellness construction (spas, resorts, hotels), • Strong understanding of MEP systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), • In-depth knowledge of waterproofing, especially for spa environments, swimming pools, steam rooms, etc., • Experience with high-quality finishes, tiling, stonework and craftsmanship typical of luxury developments, • Integration of spa-specific equipment (plunge pools, thermal cabins, oxygen therapy, etc.), • Excellent attention to detail, • Excellent communication: you will liaise with fit-out contractors, designers, specialist consultants and senior stakeholders, • Strong problem-solving skills and technical judgement, • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple subcontractors and deliver to tight schedules Preferred Experience: • Worked with luxury developers or boutique wellness operators, • Experience working on fit-out projects (rather than pure shell construction), • Commissioning experience (MEP, hydro-thermal systems) Why Join Us? • Be part of a landmark wellness project in central London, inspired by an internationally renowned concept, • Work with world-class architects, designers and wellness consultants to deliver a truly unique spa environment, • Opportunity for long-term career growth, • Competitive salary and benefits package (up to £70,000, depending on experience), • A collaborative, high-performance culture with an emphasis on quality, innovation and design excellence

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