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Chief Engineer

Sydney, NSW, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead engineering and maintenance operations for a luxury hotel during pre-opening and ongoing operations, ensuring safe, efficient facilities and exceptional guest experiences.

Role type

Senior IC hotel chief engineer

Builds

Hotel facilities, technical systems, and operational readiness for guest services

Domain

Hospitality + Building Systems

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Preventative maintenance planning, capital project management, contractor oversight, statutory compliance, budget management, sustainability initiatives, team leadership, pre-opening coordination

Preferred skills

Luxury hotel experience, mechanical/electrical engineering background, refurbishment management, risk management

Technologies

Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC, Electrical Distribution, Fire Safety Systems, Water Treatment Systems

Responsibilities

Oversee daily engineering operations and maintenance schedules; Manage preventative maintenance programs and capital projects; Ensure compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations; Lead and develop the engineering team; Monitor energy and water consumption; Coordinate pre-opening facility readiness and inspections.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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