Chief Engineer|

What you will be doing

Oversee building systems, preventative maintenance programs, compliance, project, and asset lifecycle management. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong technical capability, commercial thinking and the ability to lead and inspire a skilled Engineering team.

• Lead and manage the hotel’s Engineering department
• Drive a proactive preventative maintenance strategy to protect asset quality and reduce downtime
• Ensure full compliance with workplace health & safety, building regulations and statutory requirements
• Oversee plant, equipment and building systems, including HVAC, electrical, hydraulics and fire systems
• Manage external contractors, service agreements and engineering budgets
• Lead capital works, refurbishment projects and asset improvement initiatives
• Work closely with operational leaders to ensure engineering supports seamless guest experiences
• Develop and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
• Support energy management, sustainability and efficiency initiatives
• Respond to guest and operational issues with urgency, professionalism and practical solutions

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a Chief Engineer or senior engineering leadership role, ideally within hotels, resorts or complex facilities
• Strong knowledge of building services, preventative maintenance systems and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing capital works and contractor relationships
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams
• Sound financial and budget management skills
• Strong reporting and systems skills, with the ability to manage maintenance trackers and confidently use the full Microsoft 365 suite, particularly Excel
• Trade qualification or engineering certification (highly regarded)

Thrive in our Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach community

• Be part of a leadership team that understands the connection between asset excellence and guest experience.
• A high-profile, well-resourced property with ongoing asset investment
• Generous discounts on accommodation, dining, and lifestyle experiences across Accor’s global portfolio, for you, your family and friends.
• Tailored recognition and reward programs.
• Ongoing leadership development, mentoring, and career growth opportunities with solid pathways for progression beyond the fixed term agreement.
• Complimentary meals daily and parking onsite in the heart of Broadbeach.
• Confidential and complimentary wellbeing support and resources through a 24/7 dedicated contact line and comprehensive app, for you and your family.
• Inclusive and supportive culture where your creativity and passion shape the employee experience.https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/chief-engineer-12-months-fixed-term-in-sofitel-gold-coast-broadbeach-broadbeach-australia-jid-88560