Director of Engineering

As Director of Engineering, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel.

Duties and Responsibilities 

As Director of Engineering, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Engineering department including landscape and gardening, plant and equipment, technical work, carpentry, sustainability, fire and safety systems and a preventative maintenance program to provide exceptional products and services within brand operating standards.

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead the pre-opening engineering strategy, ensuring that all technical systems, plant, equipment, facilities and infrastructure are inspected, tested, commissioned and fully operational prior to opening.
• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure the property remains in optimal condition and all equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
• Continually improve engineering and maintenance practices in line with Six Senses operating standards, wellness principles and sustainability commitments.
• Establish and maintain effective systems for the management of energy, water, waste and other environmental resources, identifying opportunities to reduce consumption, improve efficiency and minimize the property’s environmental footprint.
• Ensure the property complies with all applicable legal, statutory, environmental, fire, health and safety requirements, maintaining all required permits, inspections, certifications, records and documentation.
• Take ownership of all fire and life-safety systems, ensuring regular testing, preventive maintenance, compliance and coordination with the relevant authorities and external specialists.
• Ensure that all engineering-related systems support the hotel’s wellness proposition, guest comfort and the seamless delivery of the Six Senses guest experience.
• Ensure adequate departmental manning, rostering and resource planning, while organizing and supervising external contractors and specialist suppliers whenever required.
• Recruit, train, coach and develop the Engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, technical excellence, sustainability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Instill a strong cost-conscious philosophy through training, education and effective management of energy, materials, spare parts, contracts and external services.
• Prepare and manage the Engineering department’s annual budget, capital expenditure and operating expenditure, ensuring expenditure remains within approved financial parameters.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, energy efficiency and return on investment, while protecting the quality and long-term value of the property.
• Provide the technical expertise required to analyze, design and implement engineering projects, conduct investigations and evaluate engineering products, systems and services relevant to the resort.
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