Company Description
Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning,to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.
Job Description
As the Cluster Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading all engineering functions across multiple hotels, ensuring the highest standards of preventive maintenance, asset reliability, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, and guest satisfaction. You will work closely with hotel leadership teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective engineering operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop Engineering Supervisors, Technicians, and support teams across the cluster.
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all hotel facilities, equipment, and engineering systems.
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, fire and life safety requirements, HACCP standards, and environmental guidelines.
- Plan and manage renovation, refurbishment, and capital improvement projects.
- Monitor utility consumption and implement energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
- Prepare and manage engineering budgets while controlling maintenance and contractor costs.
- Build strong partnerships with contractors and service providers to ensure quality and timely project delivery.
- Collaborate closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and other operational departments to support seamless hotel operations.
- Maintain engineering documentation, audit records, and compliance reports.
- Provide technical expertise and strategic recommendations to hotel management on asset performance and operational improvements.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership experience within the hospitality industry, preferably managing multiple hotel properties.
- Strong technical knowledge of hotel engineering operations, including HVAC, MEP systems, electrical, plumbing, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Sound knowledge of UAE regulations, fire and life safety requirements, and preventive maintenance best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, project management, contractor management, and energy optimization.
- Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Additional Information
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
