Director of Engineering

Pullman & Mercure King George Square is a vibrant 438 room twin towered hotel which acts as a sanctuary for leisure and business travelers. Located opposite King George Square, City Hall and ideally situated in the heart of Brisbane CBD the hotel has some of the largest conference spaces in Brisbane incorporating 2 ballrooms. The hotel also features the amazing and extremely popular venues of Goldfinch Restaurant and Street Cafe, Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar as well as KG Bar and an Executive Lounge. 

Life with us is about bringing the passion, staying curious, and performing at your best. If you can do that; this opportunity is limitless!

As an experienced Director of Engineering,  you will join our team and elevate our brand to new heights.

Reporting to the Portfolio General Manager for Capitaland, we are currently seeking a Director of Engineering to join our dynamic professional team. This role is suitable for an astute & experienced operational professional, who understands the intrinsic nature of an established building & the requirements of a 5 star property.    

What is the role all about:

• Leading and developing a team of maintenance professionals
• Leading a team to plan and carry out preventative maintenance and general repairs throughout the hotel to ensure standards are maintained for guest comfort
• Designing and implementing solutions to improve energy management and conservation
• Contractor negotiations
• ESG Management
• Ensuring the hotel upholds OH&S and fire safety responsibilities
• Audit reporting and monthly maintenance reporting
• Ensure the quality of records for repair work and daily checks as required by local
• Council & Government specifications
• Liaising closely with other departments to ensure minimal impact of repairs and maintenance on operations
• Researching, recommending and liaising with the Portfolio General Manager regarding procedures to improve the overall efficiency of the department
• Carrying out project work as required and/or as required
• Prepare and submit & manage capex proposals

• A relevant tertiary qualification is essential
• Experience in leading a team
• Exceptional communication skills
• Experience in management of a maintenance function within a large multistorey complex.
• Exceptional organisational skills as well as the ability to multi task.
• The ability to carry out emergency maintenance works outside of normal working hours, in the event of a full power failure, evacuation fire system re-set and/or failure of mechanical systems.
• A hands on approach to solving problems

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.

Benefits Your Way:

• Access to Accor team benefits, including global discount's on accommodation and food & beverage.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to grow and progress your career with Australia’s largest hospitality employer – Accor
• Accor has a strong focus on ensuring all of its people feel welcome and feel valued.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS