Chief Engineer

About DORSETT

Dorsett Melbourne is located in the West Side Place development precinct within Melbourne CBD. The hotel consists of 316 guestrooms and suites. It also features a wide range of dedicated amenities such as pool, jacuzzi pool, gymnasium, restaurant, Club Lounge, Lobby bar, meeting rooms and relaxation area.

Dorsett expansion continues, with Dorsett Gold Coast opening in 2021, followed by Melbourne in April 2023, with Brisbane and Perth to come. Joining over 50 other Dorsett Hospitality International properties across 25 major cities.

Dorsett Hospitality International is one of Asia’s fastest-growing hotel groups. Since the group’s establishment in Hong Kong in January 2007, Dorsett has grown by leaps and bounds with hotels across China, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Continental Europe; more properties are planned in the development pipeline.

Why DORSETT

• Access to 50% off our hotels globally and 30% at our Australian Restaurants
• Great central location in the CBD
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people and culture
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits including Birthday Leave, EAP access, staff meal each shift and more.

Responsibilities

As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of the Engineering Department. You will oversee preventative maintenance programs, capital works projects, contractor management, compliance requirements, energy conservation initiatives, and the maintenance of all hotel assets and systems.

This is a full time role, working closely with the Executive Team to ensure the property operates safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards and legislative requirements.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead and manage all engineering and maintenance operations across the hotel.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital expenditure plans, and maintenance programs.
• Oversee preventative maintenance systems and asset management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, fire safety requirements, and building codes.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and service providers to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Deliver and oversee capital works projects from planning through to completion.
• Drive energy management and sustainability initiatives across the property.
• Monitor and maintain all mechanical, electrical, and environmental control systems.
• Develop, coach, and lead a skilled engineering team.
• Contribute to hotel quality assurance programs and guest satisfaction objectives.

About YOU

• Proven experience in a Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, or senior maintenance leadership role, preferably within a hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of building services, preventative maintenance, compliance requirements, and asset management.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, capital projects, contractors, and service providers.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
• Full Australian work rights

If you’re a driven engineering professional looking to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

We’d love to meet you

If you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role, please take the next step and submit your application