Director of Engineering

START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the city's lively downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service. Soaring above Sheikh Zayed Road, our bustling and dynamic 5-star hotel is one of the tallest in the world, consisting of 1608 rooms and boasts awe-inspiring views of the water and Dubai cityscape. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or a workout in the fitness center before easing tired muscles with a massage at Saray Spa. Sample the flavors of the world at our many restaurants and lounges, which offer Japanese, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. For those planning an event in downtown Dubai, UAE our hotel offers 80,000 square feet of adaptable space, including a striking ballroom and outdoor venues. Explore, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera which are all minutes away. LOVE WHAT YOU DO EVEN MORE At JW Marriott , treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we treat our associates. Because we believe it takes people who genuinely love what they do to create a truly extraordinary experience. Here at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, we are looking for talented individuals, to join our amazing family and in return we are able to offer you the following: An amazing career opportunity to not just work with us but open opportunities worldwide with our extensive portfolio of hotels. Learning opportunities with some of the best professionals the region has to offer. We aim to promote our associates within as soon as the opportunity arises, so we hope to see you progress your career in line with our training and promotion schedule. A competitive salary with excellent benefits which include accommodation, meals on duty, Transportation, and: World class training and development, including leadership development. Recognition programs. Discounted accommodation in over 10,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 10,000! Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars. Discounts for your friends and family. Unlimited career opportunities (Internationally and locally) Medical and Life insurance JOB SUMMARY Functions as the property's strategic Facilities Business Leader. The Director of Engineering is responsible for the Engineering operations and projects at the Hotel. Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. Position has overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. As the property is going into a full scale renovation you will thrive with Project Management and assume overall responsibility for navigating through the repositioning. Furthermore you will be Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation, so a strong eye for numbers will be essential. You will develop and implements strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and employees while maximizing the financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues. Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. Position has overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Develops and implements strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and employees while maximizing the financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues. • Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role, within a five star hotel or equivalent. • Operations experience in facilities and engineering management. • Project Management experience & stakeholder relationships. • Strong leadership and customer focus. • Budgeting and scheduling expertise. • Ability to motivate teams. • Strong communication skills. • Degree in Engineering or related field.