Job Title: Director of engineering - Luxury property
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Salary: €60,200 gross per annum + bonus

A luxury lifestyle hotel in a busy city-centre location is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead its engineering and maintenance function.

The property operates under a major international hotel group and features 150+ guestrooms and multiple dining outlets.

The Chief Engineer will report directly to the Operations Manager / General Manager and oversee a team consisting of an Engineering Supervisor and four Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering, technical, and maintenance operations within the hotel
• Ensure full compliance with safety, legal, brand, and operational standards
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and manage all building systems
• Guide and support the engineering team, promoting strong performance and a safety-driven culture
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and brand representatives
• Support overall hotel operations by maintaining high service and efficiency levels

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience within major international hotel brands (e.g., global luxury or lifestyle groups)
• Background in luxury or luxury lifestyle hotels
• Portuguese or Spanish fluency is essential
• Advanced English required due to the international nature of the leadership team
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing engineering teams in dynamic, high-footfall environments
• Pre-opening experience is beneficial but not required

Job Title: Director of engineering - Luxury property
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Salary: €60,200 gross per annum + bonus

If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.com

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