Assistant Manager Engineering

Oversee day-to-day Engineering & Maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and minimum downtime.

Manage installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of BMS, HVAC/AC systems, cold rooms, deep freezers, boilers, dishwashing machines, DG sets, RO plants, kitchen equipment and other MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and allocate responsibilities to Shift Engineers and technicians, fostering a responsive, service-oriented team.
• Drive preventive maintenance schedules, breakdown management, safety standards and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors, evaluate equipment requirements, negotiate competitive rates and support procurement decisions.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and utility providers to ensure statutory compliance and timely renewals.
• Attend to guest and operational engineering complaints with urgency and professionalism.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, cost optimisation and improved engineering performance.
• Lead departmental operations in the absence of the Chief Engineer, ensuring business continuity.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or relevant Engineering discipline.
• Relevant hands-on experience in hotel, hospitality, premium F&B or commercial facilities engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services, HVAC, electrical systems and kitchen equipment.
• Experience in team supervision, vendor management, preventive maintenance and statutory compliance.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong ownership, communication and leadership skills.