Director of Engineering

Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh

To lead, direct, and oversee all engineering, maintenance, and asset-management operations for the hotel and residences. The Director of Engineering ensures the seamless and efficient operation of all building services, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) infrastructure, life safety systems, and guest touchpoints. As a key member of the Executive Committee, the role is responsible for driving preventive maintenance programs, energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives (ESG goals), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) planning, and strict compliance with Saudi Arabian statutory regulations and Accor brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering department to guarantee zero disruption to hotel guests, residents, and back-of-house operations.
• Manage and maintain all plant and equipment at optimum efficiency, including HVAC systems, chilled water circulation, boilers, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection systems, and building management systems (BMS).
• Drive a robust Preventive Maintenance (PM) program across all guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities to preserve asset lifecycle value.
• Ensure rapid response times and efficient resolution to maintenance requests logged by Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, and guests.

2. Health, Safety, Security & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure 100% compliance with local Saudi municipal regulations, Civil Defense codes, health standards, and Accor Fire, Life & Safety (FLS) guidelines.
• Lead the hotel’s emergency response procedures, safety drills, and crisis management protocols in coordination with Security and hotel leadership.
• Oversee regular inspections of safety equipment, emergency lighting, water treatment (including legionella control and chemical testing logs), and elevators.

3. Financial Management & Budgeting

• Prepare, manage, and control the annual departmental operating budget, monitoring expenses related to maintenance contracts, spare parts, utilities, and manpower.
• Implement strict inventory control for engineering supplies, tools, and replacement parts.
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