Chief Engineer

Our client operates a well established, adults only, all-inclusive luxury resort group with multiple properties in St Lucia. The Chief Engineer leads the full engineering and maintenance function for the property, with genuine accountability for keeping a large, high occupancy resort running to a five star standard around the clock.

This is a senior technical leadership role for someone who is comfortable balancing hands on problem solving with longer term planning around capital works, budgets and compliance. You will lead a sizeable engineering team and act as the resort’s primary authority on building systems, safety and maintenance standards.

• Leading and developing the engineering and maintenance team across the property
• Managing preventative maintenance programmes across guest rooms, public areas, pools and back of house systems
• Overseeing capital projects, refurbishment and renovation works in coordination with senior management
• Managing the engineering budget, including labour, contractors and materials
• Ensuring compliance with local health, safety and building regulations
• Managing energy, water and utilities systems with a focus on efficiency

• Proven Chief Engineer or Director of Engineering experience at a large, high occupancy hotel or resort
• Strong technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and pool plant systems
• Demonstrable experience managing capital projects and contractor relationships
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing a multi disciplinary technical team
• Experience within a Caribbean or island based resort environment would be a strong advantage.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Live in or live out options considered
• Senior leadership position within a well established resort operation

The practical detail:
This is a large, high occupancy resort environment, so the role carries genuine scale and pressure compared with a boutique property. Work permit sponsorship for non-local candidates is available, subject to St Lucia’s local labour market processes, which can affect start dates.

How to apply:

Apply with your CV, or contact Fiona Corbett at Thatcher Associates for a confidential conversation.