Director of Engineering

As Director of Engineering you will lead the hotels engineering and maintenance operations ensuring the property is maintained to the highest standard across all guest and back-of-house areas.

Youll oversee preventative maintenance compliance capital works contractor management and asset performance while leading a hands-on engineering team within a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

Working closely with senior hotel leadership youll play a key role in protecting the hotels legacy while helping shape its future.

What Youll Be Responsible For

• Leading the overall engineering and maintenance function across the hotel
• Driving preventative maintenance programs across HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical and fire/life safety systems
• Managing engineering budgets forecasting procurement and stock control
• Overseeing contractor relationships compliance and onsite works
• Leading projects and capital improvement initiatives
• Championing WHS compliance and safety culture across the property
• Maintaining all machinery asset and technical documentation
• Embedding sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives across the property
• Managing risk assessments emergency procedures and crisis response planning
• Partnering closely with operational departments to deliver a flawless guest experience
• Coaching mentoring and developing a high-performing engineering team and culture
• Providing hands-on operational support when required including shift engineering coverage if needed

Qualifications :

Ideally you will bring: 

• Experience managing large and complex hotel assets ideally within premium properties
• Strong technical knowledge across HVAC electrical plumbing BMS and fire/life safety systems
• Demonstrated experience leading CAPEX projects
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation statutory compliance and building regulations
• Excellent contractor stakeholder and project management capabilities
• Exceptional leadership communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Qualifications in Mechanical Electrical Civil Engineering or a related discipline are highly regarded
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy management systems
• Experience working within heritage or highly regulated environments is advantageous

Additional Information :

Additional Information - Why Join Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

We value our people and offer:

• Career development opportunities within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand
• Ongoing learning and development working alongside industry leaders
• Global discounts on accommodation dining bars and more across 100 Accor hotels and partner venues worldwide
• Generous paid leave entitlements including birthday leave exam leave and up to 12 weeks parental leave
• 30% team member dining discount across our signature venues: Tilda Bar Tilda Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar
• Onsite perks including laundered uniforms complimentary nespresso coffee $2 barista-made coffee a $5 staff lunch buffet and discounted city parking
• A complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process youre welcome to let us know. 

Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time