Director of Engineering Position
The Standard, Lisbon is seeking a highly skilled and experienced DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING to lead our engineering function and oversee the final stages of construction and pre-opening period for our new hotel in Lisbon.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual with extensive experience in senior hotel engineering roles, ideally gained within a similar lifestyle hotel or large 4- or 5-star hotel in Lisbon or Portugal. As a key member of our senior pre-opening team, you will be responsible for managing critical engineering and building projects, ensuring all timelines are maintained, and the hotel opens as scheduled.
Following the hotel's opening, your focus will shift to the ongoing management of our building, facilities, and assets. You will be supported by a dedicated in-house engineering team, along with the wider development facilities team overseeing shared services within the building. Operationally, this includes leading duty engineers and trade specialists who ensure the hotel is maintained to the highest standards, creating an exceptional environment for guests and employees alike.
We are looking for a leader with distinct leadership qualities and a meticulous eye for detail, who can deliver a high-quality engineering service and uphold the highest standards through ongoing coaching and development of their team. You will also be responsible for senior management duties under the direction of the General Manager, including the implementation of fire, health & safety procedures, safety checks, contractor management, and oversight of service level agreements for plant and equipment.
Strategically, you will lead all planned maintenance, manage capex budgets, and cost future projects across building works, FF&E, and contractor services.
We offer a competitive package and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. If you have what it takes to be our Director of Engineering at The Standard, Lisbon, we would love to hear from you.
A minimum of 5+ years' experience in senior hotel engineering roles, ideally gained within a similar lifestyle hotel or large 4- or 5-star hotel in Lisbon or Portugal.
In addition to this, the ideal candidate will also:
* A qualified trade professional; ideally holding trade qualifications/licences for either electrical, mechanical, gas/plumbing or HVAC combined with a solid understanding of hotel operations, facilities, and BMS;
* Experienced of working with 'wet leisure' spa facilities and swimming pool maintenance;
* Pre-opening hotel experience;
* Exceptional project management skills and experience of delivering complex hotel engineering projects and managing a critical path;
* A solid understanding of Portuguese Health & Safety, COSHH, Fire Safety, Building Safety, and facilities legislation;
* Experience of creating risk assessments and safe systems of work;
* Prior experience of managing a team and prioritising and allocating work (previous use of facilities management system);
* Your communication skills will be exceptional with the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships at all levels of the business;
* In addition to this, you will also need to be highly organised with great attention to detail and demonstrate proven experience in the day-to-day management of a large and highly visible team;
* Exceptional attention to detail with strong administration and IT skills with experience of managing budgets and financial resources;
* Fluency in Portuguese in addition to English is preferred for this role.