Engineering Manager

Description

Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District and Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square offer modern, welcoming stays for business and leisure travelers visiting Dubai. Located in two vibrant areas of the city, both hotels are committed to delivering dependable service, comfortable guest experiences and well-maintained facilities.

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the engineering department across both properties and ensure that our hotels operate safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

As Engineering Manager, you will oversee all engineering, maintenance and facilities operations for Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District and Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square. You will lead the engineering teams, manage preventive and corrective maintenance, support energy-saving initiatives and ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

This is an important leadership role for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent organization, communication and people-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering Department across both Hyatt Place properties.
• Oversee the daily operation, maintenance and performance of all building systems and equipment.
• Develop and implement effective preventive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure the timely completion of corrective maintenance and repair requests.
• Supervise, coach and motivate engineering colleagues across both hotels.
• Plan team schedules, allocate resources and manage engineering priorities.
• Monitor the condition and performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and life-safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with hotel standards, local regulations, health and safety requirements and environmental practices.
• Manage engineering budgets, operating expenses, contractors and service agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections and equipment performance.
• Support energy, water and waste-reduction initiatives across both properties.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Rooms, Food & Beverage, Security and other departments.
• Liaise with external contractors, suppliers and government authorities when required.
• Respond effectively to emergencies, breakdowns and operational challenges.
• Support renovation, refurbishment and capital expenditure projects.
• Ensure that guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities are safe, functional and well maintained.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer in a hotel or similar hospitality environment.
• Experience managing engineering operations across more than one property is an advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water systems, boilers, kitchen equipment and general building maintenance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team-development skills.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance and facilities management.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, environmental and fire-life-safety standards.
• Budgeting, procurement and contractor-management experience.
• A practical, solutions-focused and hands-on approach.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond to operational emergencies when required.
• Relevant technical or engineering qualifications are preferred.