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Director of Engineering

Job in Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listing for: Belmond
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-06
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Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

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

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
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