Assistant Director of Engineering

Roles and responsibilities

Job Description

• Minimum Certification in Maintenance Engineering or related Technical field / Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Facilities Management.
• Minimum 4 – 5 years’ experience as an Engineering Specialist in a Senior Managerial role / similar experience in a 5 star hospitality industry.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Hospitality industry.
• Advanced project management skills, planning and scheduling skills
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement engineering strategies that support the organization’s overall objectives and growth plans.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment while promoting professional development.
• Project Oversight: Oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, including budgeting and staffing, to meet project demands and organizational needs.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical direction and support to engineering teams, ensuring best practices and industry standards are followed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., product management, sales, and operations) to align engineering efforts with business goals and customer needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance engineering efficiency and productivity.

• Essential Skills:

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and technologies relevant to the industry.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate engineering teams while driving performance.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute engineering strategies that align with the organization's goals.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to address complex engineering challenges and make informed decisions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

Desired candidate profile

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement engineering strategies that support the organization’s overall objectives and growth plans.
2. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment while promoting professional development.
3. Project Oversight: Oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
4. Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, including budgeting and staffing, to meet project demands and organizational needs.
5. Technical Guidance: Provide technical direction and support to engineering teams, ensuring best practices and industry standards are followed.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., product management, sales, and operations) to align engineering efforts with business goals and customer needs.
7. Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance engineering efficiency and productivity.

Essential Skills:

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and technologies relevant to the industry.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate engineering teams while driving performance.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute engineering strategies that align with the organization's goals.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to address complex engineering challenges and make informed decisions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with stakeholders at all levels.