Director of Engineering

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton Diriyah, located in the historic heart of Diriyah, represents a remarkable fusion of cultural heritage, architectural excellence, and contemporary luxury. We are seeking an accomplished Director of Engineering to lead the stewardship, protection, and performance of the hotel's physical assets while ensuring a seamless environment that enables extraordinary guest experiences. The Director of Engineering is a key member of the hotel leadership team, responsible for overseeing all engineering, maintenance, facilities management, and asset protection functions across the property

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, or complex hospitality environments
• Strong technical expertise across engineering operations, facilities management, preventative maintenance, and asset lifecycle planning
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, capital projects, service contracts, and operational efficiencies
• A commitment to creating safe, sustainable, and exceptional environments for both guests and associates
• Experience leading emergency preparedness and life safety programmes within large-scale facilities
• Technical qualifications in Engineering, Building Services, Construction, Mechanics, or a related discipline, supported by relevant hospitality or facilities management experience.

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