Chief Engineer - Amsterdam

Chief Engineer – Amsterdam (On-Site) | €4,000 pm

I am working with a prominent hotel in Amsterdam seeking a Chief Engineer to take full ownership of the technical service department. This is a high-impact role responsible for maintaining the operational state of the entire facility and building. You will act as the lead advisor to the General Manager on technical matters, managing a team of 2–6 members and overseeing large-scale projects such as renovations and equipment replacements.

Perks & Benefits:

Monthly Salary: €4,000 per monthLeadership: Lead, recruit, and develop a dedicated technical team.Project Ownership: Direct responsibility for renovations and major technical upgrades.Strategic Impact: Advise on investment proposals and implement energy-saving measures.Stability: Ownership of long-term safety, compliance, and maintenance standards.

Your Experience:

Must-Haves:

Language Skills: Fluent Dutch is essential (written and spoken) for managing local certificates, municipal authorities, and Dutch-speaking external firms.Proven Experience: Minimum 5 years in a technical role with at least 3 years in a leadership/management position.Education: A completed HBO (Higher Professional Education) degree.Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of electricity, gas, water, and structural engineering.Safety & Compliance: Expertise in hospitality safety aspects, environmental reporting, and managing legal permits/certificates.Operational Management: Experience in work scheduling, performance reviews, and quality control of technical execution.Vendor Management: Skilled in evaluating third-party quotes and managing external contractors (HVAC, elevators, cooling, etc.).

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience monitoring energy-saving measures and maintaining energy/environmental reports.Experience with local inspection marks (e.g., elevator and fire safety equipment certification).

Core Competencies:

Solution-Focused: You look past the problem to find the solution.Proactive: You anticipate bottlenecks and take action early rather than waiting for instructions.Decisive: You provide opinions backed by facts and intervene immediately if standards are not met.Resourceful: You efficiently organize time, resources, and people to ensure high-quality delivery.

To learn more or apply in confidence, reach out to Clay at COREcruitment or send your CV directly to clay@corecruitment.com.