Director of Engineering (French Speaking) - Hotel Projects

About the role

Dubai Holding Hospitality, which owns and manages luxury hotels, resorts and residences across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, is looking for a French-speaking Director of Engineering. The role covers both pre-hotel opening and post-opening phases, reporting to DHH/Jumeirah on site works and overseeing the engineering department.

Key responsibilities

• Pre-opening: oversee and report on site works status and quality, act as the day-to-day client contact, review execution drawings and advise on improvements, confirm MEP equipment installation, check finishes are snag-free, oversee testing and commissioning, and handle snagging and close-out with DHH, PMC and corporate teams.
• Post-opening: set the engineering vision, goals and objectives; lead, mentor and evaluate engineering teams; plan, execute and deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards; allocate people, budget and equipment; collaborate with other departments; identify risks and mitigation strategies; engage with stakeholders, executives, guests, partners and regulators; drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee the JEMS (Jumeirah Engineering Management System), including the Fire, Life and Safety Matrix, PPM and work order system.
• Deliver the hotel renovation project on schedule, within programme, quality and cost parameters; formulate the engineering strategy and implement the annual operating plan; support DH sustainability objectives.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar engineering role.
• Significant experience in early involvement with construction activities, handovers and DLP management on several hotel projects, with regional experience.
• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or HVAC Engineering or another relevant field (essential); Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.
• Certificate in Project Management preferred.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office programs
• CMMS (computerised maintenance management) systems
• AutoCAD
• Sound understanding of local fire and building regulations
• Project management, problem solving, leadership and team management