Chief Engineer (f/m/d) - The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection

Set in the heart of Mayfair and housed within a distinguished Grade II listed building on Piccadilly, the hotel brings new life to a historic landmark through a refined, intimate hospitality experience. Here, classical architecture meets contemporary culture. Designed for travelers drawn to culinary excellence, visual arts and genuine social connection, The WestDill offers a discreet retreat moments from London’s most iconic addresses. Returning from the city, guests find an elegant gathering place where heritage, craftsmanship and conviviality come together with a modern expression of Mayfair, shaped by history and enlivened by conversation.

For the opening of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection, we are seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Engineer to take ownership of all engineering, maintenance and technical operations. This role is key to ensuring a safe, efficient and impeccably maintained environment that supports exceptional guest experiences in a luxury setting.

• Ensure full compliance with UK statutory, fire, health and safety regulations, maintaining all required licenses, documentation and safety equipment.
• Plan, manage and personally oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, renovations and minor projects in a hands-on, solution-oriented manner.
• Lead all in-house mechanical and electrical maintenance, ensuring rapid response to maintenance requests and discreet, guest-friendly execution.
• Monitor and optimize the responsible use of energy, implementing measures to improve sustainability and control energy costs.
• Prepare and manage the engineering budget, controlling departmental payroll and expenditure in line with the hotel’s financial objectives.
• Act as the main point of contact and project lead for external contractors and service providers, ensuring quality, compliance and timeliness.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure guest comfort, asset protection and uninterrupted operation across all hotel facilities.

• Proven experience as a Chief Engineer or in a senior engineering position within the luxury hospitality sector.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hotel engineering operations with strong technical expertise.
• Certification or formal training in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety, fire and compliance regulations within hospitality environments.
• A hands-on, self-driven professional who thrives in a small-scale luxury hotel environment with high levels of ownership and responsibility.

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fueled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

• Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
• Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
• Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
• Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
• Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
• Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!

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