Talent Acquisition Manager

Pre-opening Site Engineer for Luxury Spa

Ahead of our exciting new opening late next year we are seeking a Site Engineer with proven experience in high-end hospitality or wellness construction (spas hotels resorts) to join our core team and help deliver this iconic project to the highest standards.

A renowned name in international luxury hospitality with critically acclaimed sites across Europe and Dubai we are now expanding into wellness and launching Sonara: a flagship luxury spa in Chelsea offering immersive bathhouse experience a range of therapies and treatments private suites and bespoke high-end finishes.

As a Site Engineer you will:

• Oversee day-to-day technical execution and delivery of the construction works on site ensuring that quality schedule and budget targets are met
• Read interpret and coordinate architectural structural and MEP drawings to ensure seamless integration of all systems
• Provide setting-out level surveys and accurate levelling to comply with design specifications
• Monitor installation of MEP systems (mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC) ensuring correct integration commissioning and testing
• Supervise waterproofing works for wet zones pools steam rooms saunas and other hydro-thermal elements
• Oversee the installation of luxury finishes (tiling stone bespoke joinery) and specialist spa equipment (plunge pools hyperbaric chambers ice atelier etc.)
• Conduct regular inspections and quality control to ensure that workmanship meets brand standards
• Resolve technical issues proactively escalating and coordinating with consultants contractors and the design team as needed
• Maintain strong site discipline: enforce HSE standards carry out site inductions and toolbox talks
• Prepare and manage daily/weekly reports progress updates snag lists and commissioning documentation
• Support the Project Manager in handover to operations ensuring logbooks as-built drawings and O&M instructions are complete.

Key Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Proven experience in high-end hospitality or wellness construction (spas resorts hotels)
• Strong understanding of MEP systems (HVAC plumbing electrical)
• In-depth knowledge of waterproofing especially for spa environments swimming pools steam rooms etc.
• Experience with high-quality finishes tiling stonework and craftsmanship typical of luxury developments
• Integration of spa-specific equipment (plunge pools thermal cabins oxygen therapy etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication: you will liaise with fit-out contractors designers specialist consultants and senior stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical judgement
• Ability to work under pressure manage multiple subcontractors and deliver to tight schedules

Preferred Experience:

• Worked with luxury developers or boutique wellness operators
• Experience working on fit-out projects (rather than pure shell construction)
• Commissioning experience (MEP hydro-thermal systems)

Why Join Us

• Be part of a landmark wellness project in central London inspired by an internationally renowned concept
• Work with world-class architects designers and wellness consultants to deliver a truly unique spa environment
• Opportunity for long-term career growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package (up to 70000 depending on experience)
• A collaborative high-performance culture with an emphasis on quality innovation and design excellence

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and (if available) examples of relevant past projects either by clicking apply or sending an email to Please do not contact ALBA restaurant as they will not be able to assist with your enquiry.