Chief Engineer - Hotel Facilities

About the role

Novotel Surfers Paradise, a 408-room hotel in the heart of Surfers Paradise, is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead its Engineering Department. Reporting directly to the General Manager and as a member of the Hotel Executive Team, the role protects and enhances the hotel's physical assets while driving operational excellence, sustainability and team performance. It covers engineering, maintenance, compliance and capital works.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department.
• Develop and run preventative maintenance programs across all hotel assets.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, fire safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Oversee maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and hydraulic systems, fire protection, BMS, commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, guest rooms, pools, spa and recreational facilities, and lifts and escalators.
• Manage maintenance budgets, utilities and capital expenditure projects.
• Lead sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Manage contractors, service providers and supplier relationships.
• Take part in strategic planning and hotel leadership initiatives.

Required profile

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Previous leadership experience in hotel engineering, facilities management or a comparable environment.
• Sound understanding of Australian WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.
• Desirable: previous hospitality or hotel experience, BMS experience, project management qualifications, Fire Safety Adviser, Pool Plant Operator, First Aid and CPR certifications.

Required skills

• Building systems, preventative maintenance and asset management.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop teams.

What we offer

• Membership of a leading international hospitality group with career development opportunities worldwide.
• Heartist benefits and accommodation discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and learning and development programs.
• A supportive leadership team and the chance to work on a flagship Gold Coast property.