Director of Engineering

About

Lead, direct and oversee engineering, maintenance and asset-management operations for Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh. The role covers building services, MEP infrastructure, life-safety systems, preventive maintenance, ESG initiatives, CAPEX planning and compliance with Saudi regulations and Accor standards. Requires an engineering degree or equivalent technical certification, substantial upscale or luxury hotel engineering experience, and English fluency. Reference: REF126016V Terms of service: Permanent Duty station: Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on Accor Careers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering department to guarantee zero disruption to hotel guests, residents, and back-of-house operations.
• Manage and maintain all plant and equipment at optimum efficiency, including HVAC systems, chilled water circulation, boilers, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection systems, and building management systems (BMS).
• Drive a robust Preventive Maintenance (PM) program across all guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities to preserve asset lifecycle value.
• Ensure rapid response times and efficient resolution to maintenance requests logged by Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, and guests.
• Ensure 100% compliance with local Saudi municipal regulations, Civil Defense codes, health standards, and Accor Fire, Life & Safety (FLS) guidelines.
• Lead the hotel’s emergency response procedures, safety drills, and crisis management protocols in coordination with Security and hotel leadership.
• Oversee regular inspections of safety equipment, emergency lighting, water treatment (including legionella control and chemical testing logs), and elevators.
• Prepare, manage, and control the annual departmental operating budget, monitoring expenses related to maintenance contracts, spare parts, utilities, and manpower.
• Implement strict inventory control for engineering supplies, tools, and replacement parts.
• Forecast, monitor, and optimize utility consumption (Electricity, Water, and Gas) to drive cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Develop, propose, and manage the annual Engineering CAPEX plan and long-term asset preservation strategies in close collaboration with the General Manager and Property Ownership.
• Oversee hotel renovations, refurbishment projects, and technical upgrades—managing contractors, timelines, budgets, and quality standards while minimizing guest impact.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between the hotel, asset owners, external consultants, contractors, and corporate engineering teams.
• Champion Accor’s environmental and sustainability commitments (such as carbon reduction and water conservation targets).
• Evaluate green technology investments and spearhead property-level initiatives aligned with corporate ESG objectives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent technical certification).
• Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of engineering experience in international upscale or luxury hotel operations, with at least 3–5 years successfully serving in a Chief Engineer or Director of Engineering capacity.
• Technical Skills: In-depth expertise in MEP systems, HVAC, BMS, and hotel plant operations.
• Strong project management capabilities and financial acumen (CAPEX/OPEX budgeting).
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and MS Office.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Saudi Arabian building codes, municipal regulations, and international safety frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and crisis-handling skills.
• Language Requirements: Professional fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly preferred and advantageous for local statutory liaisons.