Chief Engineer

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Engineering Team as Chief Engineer will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record in a Luxury Hotel or Resort environment with at least 6-8 years of experience in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering role.
  
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English (Additional languages are a Plus).
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leveraging strong verbal and written skills to express Departmental Goals and Ultimately Produce desired results.
  
• Next-Level Organisational and Leadership skills, effectively leading and inspiring the FIVE Tribe to New Heights.
  
• Remarkable Time Management and Multi-Tasking skills to deliver a ‘FIVE-Star’ Experience for our Guests, even under pressure.
  
• A hands-on attitude, fuelled by a ‘Can-Do!’ Spirit.
  

Key Responsibilities

•  Directly reports to the Director of Engineering and is an integral member of the property’s Executive Committee.
  
• Provides the Gold Standard of Property Maintenance, demonstrating both reactive and preventive knowledge.
  
• Exquisitely maintains the Building, Grounds and Plant Equipment with particular attention to Safety, Security and Asset protection.
  
• Develops and Implements Strategies to deliver ‘FIVE-Star’ products and services, that exceed the expectations of Guests and Stakeholders while Maximising FIVE’s financial performance.
  
• Ensures all work follows Strict Adherence to Safe Work Practices and Procedures, prioritising the well-being and security of all ‘FIVERs’ involved.
  
• Leads the Emergency Response Team for all facility issues, demonstrating a Remarkable ability to Perform Under Pressure.
  
• Confidently develops and manages the Engineering Budget, ensuring integration of Departmental Goals in daily game plans.
  
• Manages Engineering Operations and Budgets and Determines with the property’s Team how the Engineering Department is performing against the budget and Highlights areas of concern to the Leadership Team.
  
• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, boilers and electrical systems and any other building services per FIVE’s Standard Operating Procedures.
  
• Develops an Engineering Operating Strategy that is aligned with the property as per FIVE’s Business Strategy.
  
• Uses Next-Level Attention to Detail to administer property policies fairly and consistently.
  
• Demonstrates ‘FIVE-Styled’ Flair by Contributing in DTCM and FIVE Hotels and Resorts’ Sustainability Initiatives.
  
• Expertly trains Fellow ‘FIVERs’ within the Department, participates in Hiring, and Mentoring the team, and Evaluating teams’ Cumulative Performance.
  

The Team

‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.

Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE

FIVE is a leader in Sustainable Luxury Living and Hospitality, with its UAE-based Destinations being the first and only Hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) for achieving 100% renewable electricity for 2022. The company's Science-Meets-Styled ‘Sustainable Indulgence’ Ethos has led to a completely LEED Platinum-certified operational hospitality portfolio. FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village are also 3 Star SPIRE Rated Smart Buildings. FIVE Zurich, the only LEED Platinum hotel in Switzerland, achieved an impressive 84 Points under LEED v4's BD+C and ID+C rating system, making it one of just five hotels worldwide to receive Platinum Certification. FIVE illustrates its Commitment to making ‘Sustainability without Compromise on Luxury Living’ central to its Future Vision, with FIVE LUXE already on track to acquire LEED Platinum (BD+C). These Achievements highlight FIVE’s Comprehensive and Committed Scope of Sustainability Strategy permeating Operations, Governance and Community.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The FIVE Tribe represents over 70 nationalities across its over 1500 ‘FIVERs.’ FIVE is Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, FIVE does not discriminate based on disability, race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, marital status, or any other basis protected under national or local laws. Ranked 10th on the Great Workplaces in the UAE 2023 list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.

About FIVE Hotels and Resorts

FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of Lavish Destinations are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, and currently consists of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE LUXE. Joining our Exceptional FIVE Tribe means you are part of a team who Breaks Boundaries and offers Unbeatable Next-Level Experiences at FIVE’s award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and 360-Degree Immersive Nightlife Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.

Find out more here: fivehotelsandresorts.com