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Director of Engineering

Belmond

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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As Director of Engineering, you will lead the care, performance and long-term preservation of the hotel’s physical assets, ensuring that every space, system and facility operates safely, efficiently and to the standards expected of a luxury hotel. Combining strong technical expertise with thoughtful leadership, you will oversee engineering operations, preventative maintenance, utilities, sustainability initiatives and capital projects. You will work closely with hotel leadership and operational teams to ensure that engineering solutions support both an exceptional guest experience and the long-term value of the property.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead the Engineering function, ensuring the hotel, facilities, plant and equipment are maintained to exceptional five-star standards, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance and operational reliability.
  • Protect and enhance the hotel’s physical assets through proactive asset management, lifecycle planning and the identification of future maintenance and investment requirements.
  • Lead capital projects and refurbishments, ensuring projects are carefully planned and delivered on time, within budget and with minimal disruption to the guest experience.
  • Champion safety, compliance and sustainability, ensuring all engineering operations meet health, safety, statutory and life-safety requirements while driving improvements in energy, water and resource efficiency.
  • Manage the department’s financial performance, including operating budgets, engineering expenditure, service contracts, utilities and capital requirements, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising quality.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing Engineering team, fostering accountability, technical excellence and close collaboration with operational departments to support an exceptional guest experience.

Requirements

What You Bring:

  • A relevant engineering or technical qualification, together with significant experience in engineering or facilities management, ideally within a five-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing an Engineering team.
  • Strong technical knowledge of building services, preventative maintenance, critical plant and asset management, together with experience delivering capital projects.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, utilities, service contracts and capital expenditure.
  • Sound knowledge of health and safety, statutory compliance, life-safety requirements and sustainable engineering practices.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused leader who combines technical expertise with a genuine understanding of luxury hospitality, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to an exceptional guest experience.

Benefits

What We Offer:

At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

  • Competitive basic salary and benefits
  • Loyalty and recognition rewards programs
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness programs

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.

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