Engineering Manager

About the role

Park Hyatt Dubai is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and manage the engineering team. The role covers the planning, design, execution and delivery of maintenance, capital projects and technical initiatives, with a focus on operational excellence, safety and regulatory compliance, resource optimisation and support of business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Director of Engineering in planning, coordinating and executing engineering, maintenance and technical operations across the property.
• Supervise, lead and monitor engineering technicians and tradespersons, ensuring workmanship, productivity, attendance and safety compliance.
• Plan, allocate and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and project activities to keep assets reliable and efficient.
• Take part in technical evaluations, cost estimates and recommendations for maintenance, capital projects, equipment upgrades and engineering improvements.
• Inspect plant rooms, equipment, engineering facilities and life safety systems regularly, reporting abnormalities and recommending corrective action.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance requests, especially guest-related issues, operational priorities and service standards.
• Monitor HSEQ compliance, personally supervise hazardous work and enforce safe work practices.
• Coordinate engineering work with internal departments, contractors and external service providers in line with approved specifications and company procedures.
• Support engineering budgets, purchase requests, spare parts inventory and procurement of materials and consumables.
• Monitor utility consumption, energy conservation and sustainability programmes, prepare periodic reports and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review engineering logs, maintenance records, technical reports and asset performance data.
• Train, coach and develop engineering staff through on-the-job guidance, performance management and technical training.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial or related discipline).
• Minimum 6-7 years of relevant engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and contractors.
• Good understanding of HSE regulations, quality standards and risk management.
• Professional engineering certification or PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, project management, maintenance and asset management.
• Proficiency in engineering software, CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.