Global Director Of Engineering

Global Director of Engineering

Sector:
Hospitality

Salary: £160,000+

Location:

United Kingdom – Flexible – Lots of Travel

We are seeking a Global Director of Engineering to lead a multi-region engineering function, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-performing operation of complex assets across an international portfolio.

Reporting to the COO, you will define and deliver the global engineering strategy, driving reliability, safety, and innovation while supporting long-term asset performance and business growth. This role would be perfect for a candidate with exposure to managing engineering teams in worldwide locations, preferably with multi-faceted assets and high foot‑fall locations.

• Lead global engineering strategy aligned to business objectives and asset lifecycle planning
• Oversee engineering operations across multiple regions, ensuring consistency and high performance
• Drive maintenance excellence, major upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure full compliance with international health, safety, and regulatory standards
• Lead sustainability and efficiency improvements across engineering assets
• Build and develop a high-performing global engineering team
• Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and development
• Manage significant budgets, ensuring strong ROI and cost control

• Senior engineering leadership experience within hospitality or similarly asset‑intensive sectors
• Proven track record managing complex, multi‑site operations globally
• Strong strategic, financial, and operational capability
• Degree‑qualified in Engineering; MBA desirable
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape engineering strategy at a global scale within a leading branded hospitality environment.