Assistant Chief Engineer - Luxury Hotel in Edinburgh

Assistant Chief Engineer - Luxury Hotel in Edinburgh
Salary: Negotiable + Excellent Benefits

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to join the senior leadership team of a prestigious luxury hotel in Edinburgh.

Working alongside the Chief Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance and continual improvement of the hotel's facilities and infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership position within a high-profile, full-service property, offering exposure to a diverse range of building systems, guest facilities and capital projects.

Responsibilities

Support the Chief Engineer in the day-to-day management of the engineering and maintenance department.Lead, motivate and develop the engineering team to deliver exceptional standards across the property.Ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes are completed efficiently.Respond promptly to reactive maintenance issues, minimising disruption to guests and operations.Assist in managing departmental budgets, contractors and procurement.Ensure full compliance with all statutory legislation, health & safety requirements and company policies.Support refurbishment projects, capital expenditure programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain the highest standards across all guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities and plant equipment.

Requirements

Previous experience in a senior engineering or maintenance leadership role within a hotel or similar hospitality environment.Strong technical knowledge across building services, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.A proactive, hands-on management style with excellent problem-solving skills.Experience leading and developing engineering teams.A sound understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.