Chief Engineer in North East

Do you enjoy fixing things and having them work as it should? Are you a master multitasker, a fixer, a maker, a doer with the tools to motivate your team and the skill to keep our hotels looking top‑notch? Then why not come and join us at the Radisson Hotel Group to Make Every Moment Matter! where our guests can relax and enjoy their stay!

The role is far more than just changing a light bulb. In property maintenance we are committed not only to ensuring that everything works as it should, but also to delivering a hospitality experience that is beyond expectation – creating memorable moments for our guests. As Chief Engineer, you will join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service where we believe that anything is possible, whilst having fun in everything we do!

Key Responsibilities of the Chief Engineer:

• Ensures the smooth running of the property maintenance department, where all areas are maintained to the highest levels.
• Works proactively to improve guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to guest enquiries.
• Develops and implements plans where property maintenance initiatives & hotel targets are achieved.
• Leads and manages the maintenance team, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance within the department.
• Prepares and is responsible for the departmental budget, ensuring that costs and inventory are controlled, that productivity and performance levels are attained.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Establishes and delivers an effective planned preventive maintenance programme to address maintenance, environmental and conservation matters.
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation, where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow‑up as required.

Requirements of the Chief Engineer:

• Proven experience in property maintenance with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands‑on approach and lead‑by‑example work style.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry.
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations.
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy.
• Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms.
• Strong communication skills.

What We Offer Our Chief Engineer:

• Special rates for our team members, friends and families when travelling and staying in our hotels.
• Contributory pension scheme and life insurance.
• Complimentary meal on duty.
• Uniform.
• Free parking.
• 28 days holiday per year, increasing by one day per year up to 33 days.
• Use of our leisure, pool and gym.
• Discount on food and beverage when dining in the restaurant.

A sophisticated Riverside Hotel in Durham, overlooking the River Wear right in the city centre, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is the perfect place to unwind. Durham, in the northeast of the country, is a quintessential English city peppered with historical and cultural charms. The city boasts several UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as a maze of hilly, cobbled streets. Visit Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and Durham University. An inviting place to unwind, each of our 207 rooms and suites are furnished with sophisticated, contemporary décor, as well as an on‑site restaurant, bar and meeting rooms where our guests can look forward to a warm welcome and fantastic service from our team.

Join us in our mission to make every moment matter for our guests and be part of the most inspired hotel company in the world. At Radisson Hotel Group we believe that people are our number one asset. As one of the world’s largest hotel companies, we are always looking for great people to join our team. If this sounds like an ambition you share, then start with us.