Minor Hotels
Cluster Chief Engineer
United Arab Emirates · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerMinor Hotels
- LocationUnited Arab Emirates
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Job Location:
Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel


NH Collection Hotels & Resorts showcases captivating hotels housed in authentic landmark buildings across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. Thoughtfully designed with an eclectic-elegant atmosphere, our hotels are built to evoke extraordinary feelings — paying great attention to stimulating details that create truly memorable moments.
We welcome business travellers, friends, and couples seeking premium service, and we craft experiences centred on wellbeing, gastronomy, culture, and pure indulgence. If you are passionate about creating those extraordinary moments for every guest, NH Collection is the place to do it. Feel the extraordinary.
The Cluster Chief Engineer is responsible for leading and overseeing all Engineering and Maintenance operations across both hotel properties, ensuring that facilities, equipment, and building systems are maintained safely, efficiently, and to the highest operational and brand standards.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Engineering operations and teams across both hotels.
- Ensure effective preventive and corrective maintenance of all MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, fire and life safety systems, and hotel equipment.
- Conduct regular property inspections and ensure maintenance issues are addressed promptly.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance and asset replacement programs.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, health and safety, and company standards.
- Manage Engineering budgets, expenses, CAPEX projects, contracts, and annual maintenance agreements.
- Lead energy conservation and sustainability initiatives to optimize electricity, water, and utility consumption.
- Manage renovations, refurbishments, technical projects, contractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure technical emergencies and equipment breakdowns are handled effectively with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop the Engineering team while promoting a strong safety and performance culture.
- Work closely with hotel departments to ensure Engineering operations support guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years of Engineering experience, preferably within luxury or upscale hospitality.
- At least 3–5 years in a senior Engineering leadership role, such as Chief Engineer or Director of Engineering.
- Multi-property or cluster Engineering experience is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of MEP, HVAC, BMS, fire and life safety systems, preventive maintenance, and building operations.
- Good knowledge of UAE/Dubai regulatory and safety requirements.
- Experience in budgeting, CAPEX, project management, energy management, and contractor management.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Excellent command of English.
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