Vice President Design & Technical Services MEAIT
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About the Role
Ennismore seeks a VP of Design & Technical Services to lead design and technical development across MEAIT. Requires 10+ years in senior hospitality D&T roles, architecture/engineering degree, and experience with owners and consultants.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Hotel Consultancy Services Agreements (HCSA) and Technical Services Agreements (TSA) across multiple development projects
- Manage the regional Design & Technical Services team, departmental budget and P&L performance
- Partner with Global Brand Design, F&B, Wellness and other specialist teams to bring each brand's vision to life
- Develop comprehensive project briefs, including spatial planning, programming, design direction and overall guest experience concepts
- Review and optimise layouts and space planning for both new build and refurbishment projects
- Recommend, evaluate and approve external design consultants and project partners
- Guide and influence design outcomes across architecture, interior design and related disciplines
- Coordinate the integration of Ennismore standards, specifications and technical requirements
- Support development teams with feasibility reviews, area scheduling, budgeting, property improvement plans and design presentations
- Review and approve design documentation throughout the project lifecycle
- Lead mock up review and approval processes
- Support projects through construction, testing, commissioning, defect inspections and final handover
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior role managing D&T team at luxury level for International hospitality operators
- Proven Experience in Full End to End Project Design Delivery
- Understanding of high end Food & Beverage delivery sequence & wellness high level knowledge
- Masters or Bachelor’s degree in architecture or Engineering related field
- Experience in dealing with Owners, Operators, International and Local Design & Technical Consultants
- Experience with Project Management, Drafting Software and Design Review Software packages preferred
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Company Description
- Ennismore is a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder built hospitality brands, creating some of the world's most exciting hotels, restaurants, resorts and lifestyle destinations.
- As part of Accor, Ennismore combines the agility of a lifestyle company with the scale and strength of a global hospitality leader.
Job Description
- As VP, Design & Technical Services MEAIT, you will lead the design and technical development of our growing portfolio across the Middle East, Africa, India and Turkey.
- Working closely with owners, development teams and our global brand experts, you will oversee projects from concept through to opening.
What You'll Do
- Lead the delivery of Hotel Consultancy Services Agreements (HCSA) and Technical Services Agreements (TSA) across multiple development projects throughout the region.
- Manage the regional Design & Technical Services team, departmental budget and P&L performance.
- Partner with Global Brand Design, F&B, Wellness and other specialist teams to bring each brand's vision to life.
- Develop comprehensive project briefs, including spatial planning, programming, design direction and overall guest experience concepts.
- Review and optimise layouts and space planning for both new build and refurbishment projects to maximise operational efficiency and guest experience.
- Recommend, evaluate and approve external design consultants and project partners.
- Guide and influence design outcomes across architecture, interior design and related disciplines.
- Coordinate the integration of Ennismore standards, specifications and technical requirements, including construction, MEP, OS&E and specialist equipment.
- Support development teams with feasibility reviews, area scheduling, budgeting, property improvement plans and design presentations.
- Review and approve design documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with brand, operational and technical standards.
- Lead mock up review and approval processes, providing recommendations on materials, workmanship and construction quality.
- Support projects through construction, testing, commissioning, defect inspections and final handover ahead of opening.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior role managing D&T team at luxury level for International hospitality operators specializing in Hospitality Project Design /Construction
- Proven Experience in Full End to End Project Design Delivery along with understanding of high end Food & Beverage delivery sequence & wellness high level knowledge.
- Masters or Bachelor’s degree in architecture or Engineering related field
- Experience in dealing with Owners, Operators, International and Local Design & Technical Consultants
- Experience with Project Management, Drafting Software and Design Review Software packages preferred
Additional Information
- The opportunity to join an innovative, fast growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
- The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
- Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
- A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
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