Assistant Director of Engineering (Luxury Resort)

The opportunity
Our client is a luxury beachfront resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast, operated by an internationally recognised luxury hotel brand. The property brings together a full service resort hotel, a private residential community and extensive leisure and event facilities, and they are now appointing an Assistant Director of Engineering to strengthen the leadership of their engineering team.

This is a hands-on role for an engineering leader who enjoys being close to the plant and the people. You will deputise for the Director of Engineering, run the department day to day and take real ownership of preventive maintenance, energy performance and life safety in a modern, high-specification building. It would suit someone who has been a strong number two in luxury hospitality and is ready for broader responsibility.

• Leading a multi-trade engineering team across HVAC and refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, gas, fire and life safety and interiors
• Running the work order system and planned preventive maintenance programme, and checking that work meets a five star standard
• Managing parts, stock and vendors, raising purchase orders and keeping spend under control
• Tracking daily utility readings and monthly consumption reporting to support energy targets
• Stepping up to run the department whenever the Director of Engineering is away

• Two to five years in an engineering leadership role within luxury hotels, resorts or comparable high-end facilities
• Trade or technical training in a relevant discipline, and strong working knowledge of building systems
• Confidence reading blueprints, wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics, and using a computerised maintenance system
• Fluent English and the legal right to work in the United States
• Experience with a major luxury hotel group, or with resort properties that include private residences, would be an advantage.

• Competitive base salary, depending on experience
• Annual incentive plan
• Relocation package

The practical detail
The resort operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so your schedule will include weekends and public holidays, and you will be expected to respond to emergencies. You must already hold the legal right to work in the United States. We would rather you knew that up front than found out at offer stage.

Apply
If you are an engineering leader from luxury hospitality ready for your next step, we would like to hear from you.
Thatcher Associates has been providing specialist recruitment services since 2000. You will speak with a consultant who understands hotel engineering, get a clear answer on salary and scope, and your details will never reach a client without your agreement first.

Apply with your resume, or contact us at Thatcher Associates for a confidential conversation.