Director of Engineering | Luxury Lifestyle Hotel | Lisbon | €58,000 + Bonus

I am searching for an experienced Director of Engineering to join a newly opening luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Lisbon. This is a key leadership role for a hands-on technical professional who thrives in fast-paced, pre-opening environments and understands the operational demands of high-end hospitality.

Reporting directly to the senior operations leadership, you will take full responsibility for the engineering function, ensuring a smooth opening and the long-term reliability, safety, and performance of the property.

Perks & Benefits

€58,000 gross per year (paid across 14 months)€300 monthly subsidy10% annual bonusPrivate health insurance with family cover (partner and children)Long-term career opportunity within an international hospitality environment

Your Experience

Previous Director of Engineering or senior engineering leadership experience within international hotel brandsBackground in luxury or luxury lifestyle hotelsStrong pre-opening and operational engineering expertiseConfident leading and developing multi-skilled technical teamsFluent Portuguese or Spanish requiredAdvanced English essential for working in an international environmentCalm, solutions-focused, and highly organised under pressure

Your Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full engineering operation for a luxury lifestyle hotelOversee a team including engineering supervisors and engineersEnsure all building systems, safety standards, and compliance requirements are metDrive preventative maintenance strategies to support high occupancy and guest satisfactionWork closely with operations leadership to support a successful opening and ongoing performanceManage budgets, suppliers, contractors, and service agreementsAct as a visible, hands-on leader within the hotel operation

If you are interested, please contact Clay at COREcruitment:
clay@corecruitment.com