Property Director

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Property Director to lead all engineering, maintenance, compliance, and energy management activities across our resort operation. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the resort's assets, facilities, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards, supporting both an exceptional guest experience and operational excellence. This is a key leadership role that combines strategic planning, team leadership, capital project management, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day operational oversight. Key Responsibilities Engineering & Maintenance

• Lead and manage the Engineering and Maintenance team, including scheduling, training, performance management, and development.
• Oversee the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme across all resort facilities, including HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, lifts, swimming pools, fire systems, gas appliances, and other critical infrastructure.
• Ensure maintenance requests are prioritised and completed efficiently, professionally, and in line with guest expectations.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, plant rooms, back-of-house facilities, and external grounds to proactively identify maintenance requirements.
• Manage specialist contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, within budget, and to agreed standards.
• Respond to emergency situations including power failures, water leaks, HVAC breakdowns and other critical maintenance issues, minimising disruption to guests and operations.
Refurbishment & Capital Projects
• Act as the primary engineering contact during refurbishment and development projects.
• Build strong working relationships with appointed principal contractors and project stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of approved capital expenditure programmes, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide technical expertise and project oversight for asset replacement and improvement initiatives.
Compliance & Health & Safety
• Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations, building regulations, fire safety requirements, and all relevant legislation.
• Oversee all fire safety systems, evacuation procedures, emergency lighting inspections, fire alarm testing, and contractor servicing.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, compliance documentation, equipment logs, and inspection reports.
• Ensure all equipment and machinery meets manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Support and promote a culture of health, safety, and continuous improvement across the resort.
Energy & Sustainability Management
• Monitor utility consumption and analyse energy performance data.
• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce energy consumption and improve operational efficiency.
• Promote energy conservation awareness through training, workshops, and sustainability initiatives.
• Stay current with industry developments and changes in energy legislation and environmental standards.
• Manage maintenance budgets, forecasts, expenditure reporting, and energy-related performance metrics.
Operational Leadership
• Work closely with Housekeeping, Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Security and other departments to ensure efficient resort operations.
• Ensure clear communication regarding maintenance priorities and room availability.
• Fully utilise maintenance management systems to assign, monitor, and complete work effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance service standards.
Financial Management
• Manage engineering department budgets and expenditure.
• Monitor KPIs, maintenance costs, payroll spend, contractor performance, and energy usage.
• Produce accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Support cost control and profitability objectives while maintaining high service standards., You will combine strong technical expertise with outstanding leadership capability, ensuring our facilities remain safe, compliant, efficient, and guest-focused. You'll take pride in maintaining high standards, delivering successful projects, developing your team, and driving continuous improvement across the resort.
  
  The successful candidate will be a proactive and commercially minded engineering leader with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering operational excellence.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Proven experience in a
Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager, Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager, or similar senior engineering leadership role, ideally within hotels, resorts, hospitality, or large-scale leisure environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building management systems, fire safety systems, gas appliances, lifts, and mechanical plant.
• Experience managing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes and maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrable experience managing contractors, service providers, and capital projects.
• Strong understanding of UK health & safety legislation, building compliance requirements, and fire safety regulations.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, payroll costs, and capital expenditure projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective when responding to operational emergencies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all areas of the business.
Leadership Qualities
• A visible and engaging leader who can inspire and motivate others.
• Passionate about coaching, developing, and mentoring team members.
• Committed to creating a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
• Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of a busy resort environment.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement., Relevant engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent).
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Fire Safety, Legionella or other relevant compliance certifications.
• Experience within branded hotel, resort, or hospitality operations.
• Knowledge of sustainability and energy management best practice.
  
  The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning destination with 450+ luxurious rooms and suites, a selection of vibrant restaurants and bars, versatile event and meeting spaces and a relaxing leisure club and spa. Our three exceptional golf courses - including the legendary Brabazon - are celebrated around the world. Whether you're inspired by our iconic fairways, drawn to the tranquillity of the spa, excited by guest-facing roles, or energised by the work behind the scenes, you'll find your place within our dynamic and welcoming team.
The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, marking an exciting chapter in our history. The resort has been transformed with the addition of The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space, a state-of-the-art leisure club plus a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before. We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2026 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work and the Sunday Times Top 10 Places to Work 2026. Join The Maintenance Team that keeps our world-class resort running at its very best. You'll tackle a variety of hands-on, multi-skilled tasks, from repairs to problem-solving, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Working autonomously, you'll take pride in keeping every corner of the resort in top shape while collaborating with every department, making a real impact on both guest experiences and team operations. If you thrive on variety, challenge, and being an essential part of a high-performing team, this team is for you!

Learning & Development We invest in our people through hands-on coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of in-house training, supported by our online learning hub, The Belfry Campus. Apprenticeships across multiple roles offer nationally recognised qualifications, while our LEAD development programme supports career progression from entry level to senior leadership. We proudly promote from within wherever possible, with clear development pathways to help you reach your full potential. Wellness Your wellbeing matters. In partnership with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and funded counselling, alongside life assurance, 24/7 GP access, health cash plans, and menopause support. Wagestream helps you manage your earnings and savings, while our Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym memberships encourage a healthy lifestyle. Showing Our Appreciation We recognise and reward our teams through the Belfry Awards, long service recognition, loyalty rewards, and additional holidays. Enjoy generous discounts across the resort for you, friends, and family, plus everyday savings through Perkbox. Free onsite parking and complimentary meals during shifts are also provided. Making a Difference Sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do. Set within 550 acres, we are proud holders of Earthcheck, Green Tourism, and GEO certifications. Our ESG led approach drives meaningful community impact and charitable fundraising, alongside our commitment to environmental stewardship. Our Values Working here means being part of a supportive, values driven community. Our Belfry Beliefs - Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day - guide how we work, support one another, and succeed together.