DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
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About the Role
Kerten Hospitality seeks a Director of Engineering for The House Hotel Jeddah to lead all hotel engineering operations, including preventive maintenance, capital projects, and team management.
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Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all hotel engineering operations, including guest rooms, public areas, and critical technical systems
- Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing engineering team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
- Define and drive long term capital improvement, renovation, and infrastructure projects in alignment with ownership and senior management goals
- Ensure full compliance with local regulations, health, safety, and environmental standards across all engineering activities
- Establish and oversee engineering budgets, cost controls, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency and return on investment
- Build strong cross departmental relationships to ensure seamless hotel operations and rapid response to emergencies
- Liaise with external contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities on behalf of the hotel
- Report on engineering performance, KPIs, and project progress to the General Manager and ownership
Requirements
- Extensive experience in hotel engineering or facilities management, with a proven track record in a senior leadership role within luxury hospitality
- Deep technical expertise across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems
- Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and capital project management skills
- Exceptional leadership and people management abilities
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical schematics, and engineering manuals
- Thorough knowledge of local and international safety, health, and environmental regulations
- Proficiency in engineering management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Fluent in English and Arabic
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About Kerten Hospitality
- Kerten Hospitality (KH) is an end to end lifestyle hospitality operator creating bespoke destinations, lodging, experiences and communities while optimising operations and driving profitability for savvy investors with a strong commitment to sustainability.
About The Property
- The House Hotel Jeddah King Road: Positioned along the Red Sea coastline, conceived as a contemporary urban escape with 129 curated rooms, a vibrant signature restaurant.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all hotel engineering operations, including guest rooms, public areas, and critical technical systems.
- Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing engineering team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Define and drive long term capital improvement, renovation, and infrastructure projects in alignment with ownership and senior management goals.
- Ensure full compliance with local regulations, health, safety, and environmental standards across all engineering activities.
- Establish and oversee engineering budgets, cost controls, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency and return on investment.
- Build strong cross departmental relationships to ensure seamless hotel operations and rapid response to emergencies.
- Liaise with external contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities on behalf of the hotel.
- Report on engineering performance, KPIs, and project progress to the General Manager and ownership.
Experience & Skills
- Extensive experience in hotel engineering or facilities management, with a proven track record in a senior leadership role within luxury hospitality.
- Deep technical expertise across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems.
- Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and capital project management skills.
- Exceptional leadership and people management abilities, with experience developing and retaining engineering talent.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical schematics, and engineering manuals.
- Excellent problem solving, decision making, and communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of local and international safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Proficiency in engineering management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Fluent in English and Arabic.
Joining Our Team Means
- Competitive Compensation: A rewarding package tailored to your experience.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our dynamic organisation.
- Inclusive Environment: A vibrant and inclusive workplace that encourages collaboration.
- Shared Purpose: Working with passionate people who live our values every day.
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