Director of Engineering and Security

• Lead all engineering operations, ensuring robust preventative and corrective maintenance programs across guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house, and technical plant.
• Oversee all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, chillers, pumps, ELV, BMS, generators, fire life safety systems) to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Drive capital planning (POMEC), asset lifecycle management, and long-term maintenance strategies in close collaboration with ownership.
• Maintain strong ownership relations, providing transparent reporting, proactive recommendations, and strategic guidance on all engineering and capital matters.
• Lead and oversee the hotel’s security function, ensuring a safe environment for guests, Heartists, and assets.
• Develop and implement security protocols, emergency response plans, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with luxury standards and local regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with fire, life safety, and crisis management procedures, acting as the lead during emergencies and incident response.
• Act as the hotel’s Sustainability Champion, driving initiatives focused on energy conservation, water efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Monitor and optimize energy consumption, implement cost-saving measures, and support Accor’s environmental commitments.
• Lead sustainability reporting and ensure alignment with corporate ESG goals and certifications.
• Drive the integration of smart building technologies and AI-driven solutions to enhance predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Leverage data analytics and automation tools to improve system performance and reduce downtime.
• Partner with corporate and vendors to identify and deploy innovative engineering solutions aligned with future hospitality trends.
• Actively support and participate in IT-related projects impacting infrastructure, systems, and guest experience (network, guest technology, integrations).
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure alignment between physical infrastructure and digital systems.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing engineering and security team, fostering accountability, technical excellence, and a luxury service mindset.
• Establish clear SOPs, performance standards, and training programs to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
• Lead departmental budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and ROI-driven decision making.
• Manage vendor relationships, tender processes, and service contracts to ensure quality, value, and compliance.
• Oversee renovation projects and engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, quality execution, and minimal guest disruption.
• Actively participate as a member of the Executive Committee, contributing to strategic planning, operational decisions, and overall hotel performance.
• Partner closely with all departments to support service excellence and deliver a seamless luxury guest experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent technical certification/experience).
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in hotel engineering, with prior experience as Director of Engineering in a luxury or upscale environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, life safety systems) and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing capital projects (POMEC), asset management, and ownership relations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead both Engineering and Security functions, with a strong understanding of risk management and crisis response.
• Experience driving sustainability initiatives, energy optimization, and environmental compliance programs.
• Exposure to smart building technologies, automation systems, and interest in AI-driven operational solutions.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Executive Committee and ownership level.
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Fluent in English
• additional languages a plus.

Additional languages a plus.