Building Services Engineer

Join us as a Building Services Engineer at 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in  and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity.

We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Building Services Engineer, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you ll do

As a Building Services Engineer you ll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• Conduct regular inspections of the property, communal areas, amenities (swimming pool, spa, etc.), and exterior facilities.
• Repair and maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other mechanical systems across the property.
• Ensure the swimming pool and spa systems are functioning efficiently, including filtration, water chemistry, and heating. Regularly check water quality, chemical balance, and adjust as necessary.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity of elevators, fire alarm systems, and security systems.
• Perform risk assessments and provide recommendations for improvements.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Building Services Engineer, but we ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel. The operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change.

What you ll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• A bility to repair and maintain building systems (such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC).
• Able to follow safety rules and keep the environment safe for residents and staff.
• Good at spotting problems, fixing issues, and staying calm during emergencies.
• Able to work independently and also with a team when needed.
• Good communication skills, with a friendly and helpful approach toward residents.
• Able to manage several tasks, plan work, and stay organised.
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in luxury residences, hotels, or high-end buildings.
• Knowledge of pool and spa systems (such as water treatment, filtration, and heating).
• Experience using building management or maintenance software.
• Training or certificates in HVAC, electrical systems, or safety.
• Understanding of energy-saving and sustainable building practices.
• Ability to handle complex technical systems like elevators, fire alarms, and security systems.

What you ll get

• Complimentary Stays
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  Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts
  with ourhotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks
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  Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension);
  Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development
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  Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events
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  Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus
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  Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support
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  Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on  or email  so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.