Chief Engineer

Job Description

Description:NOW IS AN EXCITING MOMENT TO JOIN THE TEAM AT THE HILTON LONDON METROPOLE.The hotel has just finished a transformational refurbishment, updating all of its Food & Beverage outlets, Bedrooms, Public Areas and Meeting Space, setting us well on our way to becoming Europes Leading Conference & Events Hotel!Following the completion of the refurbishment, the hotel now boasts 1,100 bedrooms, a state of the art fitness centre, four unique restaurants and bars, 35+ meeting rooms, including three ballrooms, with capacity for over 1,350 guests as well as an exclusiveevent space with unparalleled breath-taking skyline views across London.Fancy taking a closer look at our brand new hotel Check out our socials:Instagram:https://hiltonlondonmet/hl=enLinkedin:company/hilton-london-metropleA WORLD OF REWARDS

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Free,healthyand high qualitymealswhen on duty
• Grow your Career
• Personal Developmentprogrammes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a differencethrough our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program:discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• Discounted dental and health cover
• High street discounts:with Perks at Work
• Discounted car park
• Holiday:28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Modern and inclusiveTeam Member’s areas

What will I be doing

• Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules
• Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas
• Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property
• Communicate with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations
• Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively
• Identify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives
• Manage all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation

What are we looking for

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
• Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Strong leadership skills and previous experience of managing a team
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on their own
• Previous experience of facilities management
• Proficient, at an advanced level, with computers and relevant computer programs

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• First Aid
• Qualification in engineering field

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