Director Of Engineering

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Istanbul, Turkey
On-site
Lead engineering and maintenance operations
Ensure efficient operation of systems
Develop preventive maintenance programs
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is seeking a Director of Engineering for their Fairmont Quasar Istanbul property. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engineering operations within luxury hotels and will be responsible for managing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving sustainability initiatives

Job Summary

  • Lead and manage all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, ensuring the efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems.
  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs, oversee capital expenditure projects, and manage departmental budgets, cost control, and procurement processes.
  • Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, fire and life safety standards, and local regulations, while leading, coaching, and developing the engineering team.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is seeking a Director of Engineering for their Fairmont Quasar Istanbul property. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engineering operations within luxury hotels and will be responsible for managing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving sustainability initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead engineering and maintenance operations
  • Ensure efficient operation of systems
  • Develop preventive maintenance programs
  • Manage departmental budgets and cost control
  • Ensure health & safety compliance
  • Lead and develop engineering team

Nice-to-have

  • Foster culture of safety and accountability
  • Collaborate closely with other departments
  • Support energy conservation initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 5-7 years leadership experience in luxury hotels
  • Strong technical knowledge of building systems
  • Proven experience in budget and project management
  • University degree in Engineering
  • Good command of English and Turkish
  • Only Turkish or candidates able to communicate in Turkish will be hired

Work Rights

Candidates must be able to communicate in Turkish

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