Senior Manager, Engineering (IMEA)

Purpose of the Role

To support the delivery of Property Operations, Maintenance & Energy Conservation (POMEC) in IHG’s Managed & Leased Hotels.

This role will focus on assessing how POMEC is being delivered on existing & new hotels entering IHG’s system before developing a plan to align current ways of working with those necessary to deliver the targeted outcomes required.

The current Technical Assessment is to be used to establish current performance and align action plans as required.

Delivery and Accountability

• Leads a local community/champions team that supports data collection, report consolidation, and property-level audits.
• Conducts technical assessments in designated strategic properties to evaluate POMEC delivery and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepares action plans based on assessments and ensures timely follow-up and implementation across properties.
• Overseas and supports the accurate reporting of POMEC activities using Quore Property Management or other agreed systems, with input from the champions team.
• Monitors compliance with local statutory codes and IHG Brand Standards, supporting property teams in preparation for annual Quality Evaluations and Technical Assessments.
• Guides the implementation of energy, water, waste, and carbon reduction measures, ensuring robust and verifiable reporting through IHG’s Green Engage Program.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and support for engineering/maintenance champions, as well as input into the learning and development of hotel engineering teams.
• Supports hotels during crisis or emergency situations, offering technical guidance and coordination.
• Assists with CAPEX planning, FF&E, and maintenance reserve projects, and contributes to Property Improvement Plans where required.
• Consolidates reports and delivers accurate performance updates on POMEC operations, compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Capability, skills and knowledge of Hotel based & Regional Operation team leaders on POMEC delivery
• Creation of and an embedded overarching hotel POMEC strategy
• Cost effective Operations & Maintenance in line with budget
• Energy, Water, Waste & Carbon reduction in line with IHG’s targets