Director of Engineering 68 views

Director of Engineering

About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located directly outside Blackfriars station, a few minutes away from Bank and is a short stroll from St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern and South Bank. The Grade II-listed five-star hotel is steeped in regal history, residing on the former grounds of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace. The hotel offers 205 stylish guest rooms and suites, 4 meeting spaces, 2 restaurants and 1 signature bar.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Director of Engineering role 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance programme for all equipment in the hotel
• Control and monitor closely all utility consumption, to ensure optimum energy usage by all departments in the Hotel
• Establish, control and monitor closely all environmental awareness and protection programmes
• Ensure that the property, its systems and the operational procedures comply with all the prevailing local and national codes
• Maintain a comprehensive library of manuals and parts list of all operational equipment, as well as a complete set of up-to-date drawings of all areas and systems
• Work closely with other departments in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests
• Assist with the preparation of the annual and revised Engineering budgets
• Coach, mentor and develop the team, providing regular feedback

About you 

Previous hotel experience is highly advantageous. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. You will have a strong understanding of UK building regulations as well as health & safety legislation.  

Benefits of the Director of Engineering role include

• Leadership package including bonus, private healthcare and enhanced pension
• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals in our colleague restaurant
• Business attire laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected UK Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone’s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.