Cluster Chief Engineer

Inhabit Hotels spans two urban wellness hotels in west London. We were born from the desire to offer guests a truly restorative experience, fostering mindfulness, healthy habits and better sleep. We want our guests to leave feeling nourished, rested and inspired.

With Paddington and Bayswater on our doorsteps, we’ll also give you the tools to explore what our corner of the city has to offer. Inhabit is much more than a hotel; it’s a community that will welcome you back, time and time again. We strongly believe that the hospitality and tourism sector can affect positive change in people’s lives, particularly by creating job opportunities.

The Cluster Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the maintenance operations across multiple hotel properties within the cluster, ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest standards of safety, functionality, and luxury brand expectations. This role plays a critical part in delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems are operating efficiently and reliably.

The manager leads a team of skilled technicians and coordinates with external contractors to execute both reactive and preventive maintenance programs. They work closely with hotel leadership, including front office and housekeeping teams, to promptly resolve maintenance issues and uphold the aesthetic and operational integrity of the properties.

In addition to managing daily operations, the Cluster Maintenance Manager is responsible for budget control, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and energy conservation initiatives. They also play a key role in emergency preparedness and response, ensuring the safety and well‑being of guests and staff.

This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving, with a commitment to maintaining the luxury standards and operational excellence of the hotel cluster.

• Oversee and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the maintenance department, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Ensure all maintenance requests and issues are addressed promptly and effectively to minimize guest disruption and maintain high service standards.
• Collaborate with the front desk and housekeeping teams to promptly address and resolve any maintenance issues reported by guests.
• Uphold the hotel’s luxury brand standards in all maintenance activities, ensuring the property’s appearance and functionality exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain the mechanical and electrical services, architectural content and decorative finishes to the existing high standards.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure the property’s equipment and facilities are well‑maintained and in optimal working condition.
• Leading and managing maintenance teams as well as external contractors to enable safe, efficient and effective.
• Monitor and control maintenance expenses, including labour, materials, and contracted services.
• Maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and spare parts, ensuring the availability of critical items.
• Lead, train, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring they deliver high‑quality work in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth.
• Ensure that the team adheres to all hotel policies, safety protocols, and industry regulations.
• Ensure the property complies with all local, state, and federal regulations related to building safety, fire codes, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, implementing corrective actions as necessary to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with external inspectors and service providers to ensure all certifications and inspections are up to date.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance projects, expenses, and any issues that arise.
• Implement and monitor energy conservation initiatives to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
• Analyse energy consumption…