Chief Engineer - Facilities Maintenance

The Chief Engineer plays a pivotal role and oversees all areas of the business to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of all the Club’s physical infrastructure, facilities and systems - from electrical and HVAC, to plumbing and structural integrity, you are responsible for ensuring everything runs efficiently and effectively to provide the best possible experience for our members, guests and team.

You oversee all aspects of engineering and facilities management to uphold the highest standards of safety, functionality, and aesthetics across Taymouth Castle Estate, Glenlyon Estate, Moness Resort and Kenmore Village. This role covers all areas and includes all amenities and assets, guest homes as they are constructed, staff housing and various buildings throughout the estates.

People are our priority, your expertise and knowledge contribute to the safety, comfort, and overall experience of our guests and team throughout the club.

Plan, schedule, and evaluate preventative and cyclical maintenance regimes. Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to the engineering and facilities team. Collaborate with building contractors in the handover, warranty, and maintenance of property facilities.

Complete construction oversight pertaining to site walks, construction documents, safety processes; capability to read and understand schematics and engineering drawings. Rectified major defects and emergency conditions as quickly as possible.

Coordinate and work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve project goals within established timelines and budgets, by continuously reviewing operating costs seeking improvement. Ensure regular on-going communication occurs with team members, by creating awareness of department objectives, communicate expectations and recognise performance.

Manage the property’s facilities, to include new and historic buildings, their operation, maintenance and repair, including commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, kitchen equipment and appliances, plumbing systems, lighting and electrical systems, life safety systems, and wastewater management systems. Technical competence with building management systems (BSM) and low-voltage automation is also preferred.

Oversee and coordinate preventive maintenance and repair programs for all club facilities and amenities including but not limited to buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment, ensure uninterrupted operations and member satisfaction.

Manage capital improvement projects from conception to completion, including renovations, upgrades, and expansions.

Responsible for finish carpentry and furniture maintenance and repair and plant and vehicle maintenance.

People are our priority, you take pride in and ensure all assets, equipment, infrastructure are well maintained to prolong the buildings life.

Manage small renovation or building construction projects associated with facility operations. Collaborate with general contractors and equipment providers; establish a library of operating manuals and procedures, a calendar of warranty durations, and other maintenance requirements along with servicing schedules.

Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of the Club to determine the type of work required. Write and manage building checklists to ensure the building assets are managed and serviced according to schedule.

Assist with managing Fire Precautions, site compliance and readiness, audits, and PPM’s and completion of annual Risk Assessments and DSEAR. Establish and maintain a maintenance and warranty inspection schedule for all facilities and ensure performance. Manage warranty investigations, use and promote continuous improvement approach to reliability.

Establish and manage the working inventory of building operation consumables, such as replacement lighting, heating systems, pumps, shut-off valves, and other operational maintenance items.

Prepare and manage the engineering and facilities department budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to meet operational needs while maintaining cost efficiency. Negotiate contracts, oversee performance, and ensure quality service delivery…