Engineering Team Leader - Engineering - Jumeriah Carlton Tower

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About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences.

About Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, Jumeirah Carlton Tower is a landmark London address where heritage meets contemporary luxury. The hotel offers stunning views across the city, access to the private Cadogan Gardens, a variety of dining experiences, and a rooftop healthclub and spa with London’s largest naturally lit swimming pool.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Engineering Team Leader to join us at Jumeirah Carlton Tower. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Supervise and oversee the daily activities of all engineers and trades persons within the department to ensure smooth operations and adherence to Jumeirah procedures.
• Monitor and inspect completed repair and maintenance works to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications.
• Assist in implementing, coordinating, and monitoring the Jumeirah Engineering Management System (HotSoS), including systems for fire safety, life safety, preventive maintenance, and work orders.
• To review, monitor and record and where appropriate issue tasks via the use of the engineering reporting software HotSoS.
• To be hands-on and support the engineering team when required to ensure that services and standards are continually maintained to a consistent high standard.
• To supervise contractors, ensuring that authorised access is provided, that they are fully briefed on the required works, that they are fully briefed on Health & Safety policies and procedures i.e. reviewing risk assessments, issuing permits to work and checking method statements prior to work commencing and on completion of works.

About you:

• Leadership & Team Oversight : Supervise engineers and tradespersons, manage daily operations, and ensure adherence to brand standards and procedures.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance : Monitor completed works, enforce Health & Safety policies, conduct audits, and maintain accurate documentation.
• System & Process Management : Implement and manage engineering systems (HotSoS), prioritize tasks, and coordinate preventive and reactive maintenance effectively.
• Contractor & Resource Management : Oversee contractors, review risk assessments, issue permits, and manage stock levels to minimize downtime.
• Training & Development : Support technical training for the team, conduct appraisals, and foster continuous improvement in skills and performance.

About the Benefits:

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who like to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.

Benefits include -

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Health care and insurance benefits
• Competitive salary + excellent service charge
• Extra holiday for significant Birthdays (21.30.40. etc.)
• Jumeirah perks website access – discount
• Dry cleaning of uniform or Business attire
• Meals on duty