Chief Engineer| 12 Months Fixed Term

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Broadbeach, Australia
On-site
Strategic and operational management
Building systems and preventative maintenance
Workplace health & safety compliance
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is seeking a Chief Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term role, focusing on strategic and operational management of engineering, maintenance, and asset performance within the hotel. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical capabilities, and experience in hotel operations, ensuring compliance and enhancing guest experiences

Job Summary

  • This role is critical to ensuring our property continues to operate safely, efficiently and at the exceptional standards expected of a luxury brand.
  • Be part of a leadership team that understands the connection between asset excellence and guest experience.
  • Ongoing leadership development, mentoring, and career growth opportunities with solid pathways for progression beyond the fixed term agreement.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is seeking a Chief Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term role, focusing on strategic and operational management of engineering, maintenance, and asset performance within the hotel. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical capabilities, and experience in hotel operations, ensuring compliance and enhancing guest experiences.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic and operational management
  • building systems and preventative maintenance
  • workplace health & safety compliance
  • manage external contractors and budgets
  • lead capital works and refurbishment projects
  • energy management and sustainability initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • luxury hotel environment
  • guest experience focus
  • develop and mentor engineering team
  • inclusive and supportive culture

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in Chief Engineer or senior leadership
  • Strong knowledge of building services and compliance
  • Demonstrated experience managing capital works
  • Sound financial and budget management skills
  • Trade qualification or engineering certification (highly regarded)
  • Full AU working rights required

Work Rights

Must have AU working rights

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