Director of Engineering

🚀 We're Hiring: Director of Engineering! 🚀

The Director of Engineering will be responsible for monitoring the overall efficiency of the entire Hotel in the implementation for procedure for services, such as maintenance care program throughout the year, equipment & property care and supervisor a team of trained technicians.

📍 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
⏰ Work Mode: Work from Office
💼 Role: Director of Engineering

What You'll Do:

• Direct, lead and manage the Engineering department, by leading as a role model, train and drive the culture of the Engineering team along with the Company’s Core Values. 
• Oversees the operation of the hotel technical systems and regular inspection of the hotel facilities & other technical operation.
• Ensures that the preventive maintenance programme is implemented according to schedule and recommends any adjustment/modification regarding the system to achieve improvement.
• To be responsible for the administration and management of the hotel M & E services and property management and supervises team of technicians in specialized areas.
• Oversees the implementation of energy audit and utility conservation measures.
• Initiates and plans major repairs and modification works and other programmes to improve performance of common services.
• To liaise with local statutory governmental organization with matters pertaining to, including but not limited to, the use of utilities such as water, gas and electricity, licensing, Inspection, testing to satisfy Statutory requirements of all engineering systems.
• Formulates maintenance policies and operating standards so as to maximize equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Prepares the annual budget, monitors and controls the expenditure for the expected overall operation costs of the Technical Services Section, especially the replacement of major equipment.
• Ensures all term contractors’ works meet the scope, terms and conditions as specified and agreed in the maintenance/works contracts.
• Responsible that all technical services staff is equipped with reaction procedures to emergency situations, especially power failure; lift malfunction, flood and typhoon.
• Attend to associate matters, including but not limited to career development, safety, performance appraisal, training etc with assistance from the Learning & Development team.
• Carry out other works as instructed by the General Manager in support of the Corporate Headquarters. 

What We're Looking For:

✅ At least 10 years of experience in the engineering field, preferably prior experience working in hotels, resorts, or large-scale commercial hospitality properties is strongly preferred.
✅ Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Preferred credentials include Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) from IFMA, or local safety/engineering licenses
✅Knowledge of local building codes, health and safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, and emergency response planning.

✅Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for asset tracking and work orders, plus BAS (Building Automation Systems)

✅Ability to negotiate service level agreements (SLAs), manage external contractors, and oversee capital projects or renovations.

✅Experience drafting and managing departmental budgets, forecasting expenses, and tracking lifecycle asset costs

✅ Strong cross-departmental coordination to handle guest complaints discreetly and keep operations running without disruption

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Consultant in-charge : Sarah Tan I sarah.tan@hunters-in.com I 012-3300765