Chief Engineer / Head of Maintenance

Green Coast Hotel - MGallery Collection, part of BALFIN Group is a unique hotel offering a luxurious escape along the pristine shores of Caesar’s Beach with crystal-clear Ionian waters with 131 elegantly designed guest rooms including 4 luxury & 1 presidential suite, modern architecture, and a focus on sustainability. The hotel includes various F&B spaces consisting in an à la carte restaurant, a destination lobby bar, a pool bar with direct access to the beach area, meetings, Conference & Exhibition spaces consisting in 2 meetings rooms with a total capacity of up to 100 guests welcoming corporates & institutions to organize high-level events of the same certified standards as anywhere else in Europe. Also, well-being spaces, including an infinity heated outdoor pool, a SPA, gym & fitness spaces & a private-beach area.

BALFIN Group is one of the most successful investment groups in the Western Balkans. Established in 1993, the Group today operates across Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States of America.

Its diversified portfolio spans multiple sectors, including banking, real estate development, wholesale and retail, asset management, tourism, logistics, education, and entertainment.

With a workforce of approximately 5,500 professionals, BALFIN Group continues to grow steadily, guided by strong business ethics, financial stability, innovation, and a long-term commitment to community impact through Mane Foundation.

 Job Summary

1. Oversee the overall technical management of the hotel property and facilities
2. Lead and manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs
3. Plan, supervise and execute all maintenance works and technical projects
4. Prepare and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets, ensuring cost control and optimisation
5. Liaise and negotiate with external suppliers, contractors, and technical service providers
6. Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across all technical and safety requirements
7. Maintain proper documentation, reporting, and certification records
8. Collaborate closely with the General Manager and other department heads
9. Lead, motivate, and develop the maintenance team
10. Assess short- and long-term technical needs of the property and plan accordingly
11. Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry
• Experience in an upscale or luxury hotel environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of managing technical/engineering departments
• Proven experience in budgeting (CAPEX & OPEX control)
• Solid understanding of preventative maintenance systems and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and safety regulations to ensure full property compliance
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Resourceful, solution-oriented, and able to multitask effectively
• Ability to manage both internal teams and external service providers
• Good command of English; local language is an asset

Work Conditions:

Green Coast Hotel-MGallery Collection is an equal opportunity employer that offers a professional and dynamic work environment, an attractive compensation and benefits package, and opportunities to develop your professional potential fully.

Application deadline: 12.03.2026

* All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality according to the law No. 9887 set by the Albanian Parliament for the "Protection of Personal Data".

* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.