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Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is on the hunt for an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the team through an exciting hotel renovation!

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Company: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

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Phone: +61-7-5622-5759

Fax: +61-8-8382-6088

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One of Sydney's most luxurious hotel brands, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is looking for a highly driven, experienced and passionate Director of Engineering to join the hotel’s executive leadership team.

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, this role oversees all operational, financial and people related matters in Engineering.

This includes leading a team of shift engineers and maintenance specialists responsible for all engineering operations for interior/exterior facilities including plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, painting, carpentry, structural, recycling, electrical and pool/spa maintenance. The Director of Engineering is also responsible for Life/Fire safety systems, energy/green initiative systems and management of all engineering projects, including facilities upgrades and major hotel renovations, ensuring the property is maintained to its optimum level, ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests and employees.

The role balances the critical importance of strategic high level leadership with the day to day management of the operation, by developing and engaging the team, problem solving and delivering results for the business, from a people, product and profit perspective.

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will have solid project management skills, a strong work ethic and a talent for managing an array of critical tasks, delivering results through efficient communication, prioritization and flexibility. 

The culture of Four Seasons is dynamic, fast-paced and responsive to business priorities. On offer is a strong sense of achievement, professional growth and the opportunity for industry recognition, over an exciting period of transformation for the hotel.

Key Components:

  • Set strategic and operational direction in collaboration with the executive leadership team
  • Ensure effective selection, training, coaching, development and evaluation of all team members, providing constructive feedback to help people thrive
  • Drive performance within Engineering, by setting metrics and benchmarks, identifying ways to improve how we do things
  • Develop strong internal relationships with the leadership team and employees in and outside of Engineering
  • Maintain key stakeholder relationships with owners, suppliers, contractors and consultants engaged in hotel projects
  • Devise and execute agreed critical paths for Hotel projects including renovations and facilities upgrades
  • Manage all contracts and work performed by external suppliers and outsourced contractors
  • Support the success of the hotel’s Perfect Room Program and implement proactive maintenance schedules to deliver a flawless product experience to our guests
  • Closely manage labour and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, CAPPEX planning, utility management and inventory control

Key Attributes:

  • 5+ years' experience in a Director of Engineering role in a 5* hotel operating a large inventory with high complexity, with previous exposure to hotel renovations
  • A leadership style that is authentic, engaging and strategic, based on identified business priorities and capable of coaching and driving direct reports to achieve success
  • Impeccable communication, negotiation and influencing skills at ownership and executive leadership levels
  • Ability to prioritise, organise and problem solve in a demanding environment over a period of change
  • Tertiary Qualifications in engineering or related fields highly regarded


Key Benefits:

 

  • Joining a values based company that is internationally recognised for its people culture
  • Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide
  • Executive level incentive plans, health plans and insurance plans.
  • Development opportunities including attending conferences and learning events


If you feel this is the role for you we would love to hear from you!

We thank you in advance for your application, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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