Chief Engineer

The newly refurbished DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole is now recruiting for a Chief Engineer. This beautiful seafront hotel is the largest residential events and conferencing venue on the South Coast. The hotel has 321 bedrooms as well as an on-site restaurant, bar and Health Club. After the recent refurbishment, together with excellent location and amenities, there really could not be a better time to join., As Chief Engineer, you are responsible for the effective management of all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including energy conservation. You are also responsible for the development of the Engineering Team and staying abreast of compliance regulations and procedures in the field of Engineering, as required for hotel standards. Specifically, a Chief Engineer will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules


• Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas


• Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property


• Communicate with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations


• Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering


• Perform daily checks around the hotel


• Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required


• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel


• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers


• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise


• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs


• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses


• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively


• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned


• Identify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment


• Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives


• Manage all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation
  
  A Chief Engineer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:


• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering


• A degree in Engineering or similar


• Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting


• Positive attitude


• Good communication skills


• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service


• Strong leadership skills and previous experience of managing a team


• Excellent grooming standards


• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations


• Ability to work under pressure


• Ability to work on their own


• Previous experience of facilities management


• Proficient, at an advanced level, with computers and relevant computer programs


It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• First Aid


• Qualification in engineering field
  
  H ospitality I ntegrity L eadership T eamwork O wnership N ow


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• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career


• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )


• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)


• Team Member Referral Program


• High street discounts: with Perks at Work


• Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)


• Discounted dental and health cover


• Discounted Car Parking


• Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocating at a discounted rate


• Modern and inclusive Team Member's areas