Director of Engineering

About the role

The Director of Engineering will lead the engineering department of Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of all hotel facilities, equipment and grounds. Reporting to senior management, the role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on management to protect the owner’s asset and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Advise senior management on engineering support, environmental controls and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor maintenance budgets, capital works programmes and engineering plans.
• Control costs, prepare departmental budgets and report financial performance.
• Plan and allocate capital funding for projects in line with company directives.
• Design, implement and report on an energy management programme, setting reduction targets and tracking performance.
• Educate and train staff on energy conservation and efficient equipment operation.
• Manage environmental control and energy‑conservation systems to enhance profitability.
• Ensure rapid technical support to meet guest needs and maintain safety standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience advising senior management on engineering and environmental controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance budgets and capital projects.
• Experience implementing energy management and conservation programmes.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Required skills

• Energy management
• Environmental control systems
• Capital project planning
• Maintenance operations in a hotel environment