Director of Engineering – Gran Meliá Jumeirah Pre-Opening

Meliá Hotels International

Director of Engineering overseeing technical operations and team leadership for luxury hotel pre-opening in Dubai. Ensuring compliance and optimizing performance for Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeDubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering and maintenance operations within luxury hotel environments, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards while optimizing energy efficiency and asset management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Chief Engineer ExperiencePreventive Maintenance PlanningHealth And Safety ComplianceEnergy Efficiency OptimizationEngineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Technical Operations ManagementPreventive MaintenanceEnergy Efficiency SystemsBudget ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

Hands-On LeadershipOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

Luxury HotelsGCC ExperienceFire And Safety ProgramTechnical ComplianceAsset Quality Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee all engineering, maintenance, and technical operations during pre-opening and hotel operations
Ensure full compliance with local technical, safety, and legal regulations, including Health & Safety and risk prevention as well as work as the main responsible person for the Hotel's Fire and Safety program, including all trainings and preventive plan
Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans to protect asset quality and uptime as well as work as the main responsible for the Hotel's Fire and Safety program, and all trainings and preventive plan associated with it
Monitor and optimize energy efficiency and sustainability performance
Manage technical budgets, maintenance costs, and engineering investment planning as well as lead and own the yearly maintenance capex budget, in close collaboration with ownership and all other departments
Coordinate and supervise external contractors and service providers
Ensure technical readiness of all guest areas, back-of-house, and brand-specific premium spaces
Lead, train, and develop a skilled engineering team aligned with luxury service standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Long-term experience as Chief Engineer or similar senior engineering role within luxury or upscale hotels, experienced with Pre-openings, big projects as well as prior GCC experience
Strong technical knowledge of hotel facilities, preventive maintenance, and energy efficiency systems
Solid understanding of health, safety, and regulatory compliance
Hands-on leadership style with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
Fluent in English; Arabic is highly beneficial but is not mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
Comprehensive medical & life insurance
Duty meals
Annual leave & public holidays in accordance with UAE Labour Law
Access to learning, leadership development, and global career opportunities across Meliá Hotels International
Employee rates and exclusive discounts across Meliá Hotels International hotels worldwide