When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means.

Hyatt Regency London Olympia will be part of a major redevelopment project transforming Olympia, London's historic convention centre built in 1873, into a comprehensive convention, entertainment, and cultural district in West London. Anchored by the iconic glass barrel-vaulted roofs of the Grand and National Halls, the new 14-acre site will feature a boutique multi-screen arthouse cinema, a 4,000-capacity music and performing arts venue, a 1,500-seat theatre, a rooftop sky garden, as well as restaurants, shops, cafés, and office and co-working spaces.

Hyatt Regency London Olympia will offer 204 rooms, a bar and restaurant, as well as a lobby lounge. Additionally, there will be 3meeting rooms and direct connectivity to the London Olympia Convention Centre.

Your main focus during pre-opening will be

• Set up of the Engineering department
• Talent Acquisition/Recruitment
• Colleague Engagement and building a team

Duties and responsibilities related to the Director of Engineering role

• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance programme for all equipment in the hotel
• Control and monitor closely all utility consumption, to ensure optimum energy usage by all departments in the Hotel
• Establish, control and monitor closely all environmental awareness and protection programmes
• Ensure that the property, its systems and the operational procedures comply with all the prevailing local and national codes
• Maintain a comprehensive library of manuals and parts list of all operational equipment, as well as a complete set of up-to-date drawings of all areas and systems
• Work closely with other departments in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests
• Assist with the preparation of the annual and revised Engineering budgets
• Coach, mentor and develop the team, providing regular feedback

About you

You will have a relevant background in a similar role in the five-star market. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. You will have a strong understanding of UK building regulations as well as health & safety legislation. Hotel pre-opening and mixed-use complex experience is beneficial.

Benefits of the Director of Engineering role include

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Business attire laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you.We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next Steps: Apply today for this Director of Engineering role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!

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