Key Responsibilities of the Chief Engineer:

• Ensures the smooth running of the property maintenance department, where all areas are maintained to the highest levels
• Works proactively to improve guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to guest enquiries
• Develops and implements plans where property maintenance initiatives & hotel targets are achieved
• Leads and manages the maintenance team, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance within the department
• Prepares and is responsible for the departmental budget, ensuring that costs and inventory are controlled, that productivity and performance levels are attained
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with all key stakeholders
• Establishes and delivers an effective planned preventative maintenance programme to address maintenance and environmental and conservation matters
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing followup as required

Requirements of the Chief Engineer:

• Proven experience in property maintenance with strong problemsolving capabilities
• Excellent leadership skills with a handson approach and leadbyexample work style
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
• Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms
• Strong communication skills