Chief Engineer

About the role

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, an ultra-luxury property with 78 private pool villas, is looking for a Chief Engineer. The post covers the efficient operation of the hotel and all its equipment, ancillary maintenance and repair services, and the protection of the owner's asset, including structural aspects, grounds and external facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Advise senior management on engineering support, environmental controls and operational efficiency.
• Manage the engineering department's finances: set maintenance budgets, capital works programs and engineering plans, and monitor performance; prepare and submit departmental cost budgets.
• Plan capital projects in liaison with management so funding is allocated according to company policy.
• Run an energy management program: set reduction objectives, keep records, report performance, train staff and upgrade energy conservation systems.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and safety by providing quick technical support, handling requests courteously and keeping up with statutory regulations, fire codes and compliance requirements.
• Select, train and develop a competent maintenance team, carry out work sampling studies and supervise outside contractors to meet contracts, warranties and good engineering practice.
• Keep physical assets in good condition through upgrades and project work with architects and interior designers, and run a preventative maintenance program with regular inspections.
• Represent the engineering department at executive and colleague meetings and liaise with heads of other departments.

Required profile

• Experience managing large, complex hotel assets, ideally in premium properties.
• Demonstrated experience leading CAPEX projects.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, statutory compliance and building regulations.
• Leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with strong commercial acumen.
• Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering highly regarded; heritage or highly regulated environments experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• HVAC, electrical, plumbing and BMS systems, plus fire and life safety systems.
• Sustainability practices and energy management systems.

What we offer

• First Raffles in Bahrain opportunity.
• Employee benefit card with discounted rates worldwide.
• Learning programs through the Academies.
• Talent development within the property and globally, plus corporate social responsibility activities.