Chief Engineer - Facilities Maintenance in Aberfeldy

The Chief Engineer plays a pivotal role and oversees all areas of the business to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of all the Club’s physical infrastructure, facilities and systems. You are responsible for ensuring everything runs efficiently and effectively to provide the best possible experience for our members, guests and team. You oversee all aspects of engineering and facilities management to uphold the highest standards of safety, functionality, and aesthetics across Taymouth Castle Estate, Glenlyon Estate, Moness Resort and Kenmore Village.

This role covers all areas and includes all amenities and assets, guest homes as they are constructed, staff housing and various buildings throughout the estates. People are our priority; your expertise and knowledge contribute to the safety, comfort, and overall experience of our guests and team throughout the club.

Discover the role:

• Plan, schedule, and evaluate preventative and cyclical maintenance regimes.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to the engineering and facilities team.
• Collaborate with building contractors in the handover, warranty, and maintenance of property facilities.
• Complete construction oversight pertaining to site walks, construction documents, safety processes; capability to read and understand schematics and engineering drawings.
• Rectify major defects and emergency conditions as quickly as possible.
• Coordinate and work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve project goals within established timelines and budgets, by continuously reviewing operating costs seeking improvement.
• Ensure regular ongoing communication occurs with team members, by creating awareness of department objectives, communicate expectations and recognise performance.
• Manage the property’s facilities, to include new and historic buildings, their operation, maintenance and repair, including commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, kitchen equipment and appliances, plumbing systems, lighting and electrical systems, life safety systems, and wastewater management systems.
• Oversee and coordinate preventive maintenance and repair programs for all club facilities and amenities including but not limited to buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment, ensuring uninterrupted operations and member satisfaction.
• Manage capital improvement projects from conception to completion, including renovations, upgrades, and expansions.
• Responsible for finish carpentry and furniture maintenance and repair and plant and vehicle maintenance.
• Manage small renovation or building construction projects associated with facility operations.
• Collaborate with general contractors and equipment providers; establish a library of operating manuals and procedures, a calendar of warranty durations, and other maintenance requirements along with servicing schedules.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of the Club to determine the type of work required.
• Write and manage building checklists to ensure the building assets are managed and serviced according to schedule.
• Assist with managing Fire Precautions, site compliance and readiness, audits, and PPM’s and completion of annual Risk Assessments and DSEAR.
• Establish and maintain a maintenance and warranty inspection schedule for all facilities and ensure performance.
• Manage warranty investigations, use and promote continuous improvement approach to reliability.
• Establish and manage the working inventory of building operation consumables, such as replacement lighting, heating systems, pumps, shut-off valves, and other operational maintenance items.
• Prepare and manage the engineering and facilities department budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to meet operational needs while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts, oversee performance, and ensure quality service delivery through KPI audits and reviews.
• Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to minimise the club's environmental footprint, such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and green building practices.
• Liaise with community safety & security leadership to develop, maintain, and support emergency response plans and procedures.
• Support emergency drills and training sessions to ensure readiness in crisis situations with the community safety & security leadership.
• Work with community safety & security leadership to implement measures to promote a safe and secure environment for guests and staff.
• Ensure all work is completed and compliant with the high standards associated with our club and facilities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the effective management of community facilities and amenities, aligning with organisational goals and objectives.
• Uphold our exceptional standards while demonstrating passion and flare in the pursuit of service excellence.

Discover you:

• Highly experienced Managing/Director of Engineering and Maintenance or related professional area, with preferred technical training Electrical/Avionic/Plumbing preferred.
• Knowledge and comprehensive background in all aspects of facilities operations and maintenance.
• Experience managing projects, construction, multiple large scale commercial buildings, and assets.
• Previous experience within the Hospitality industry, preferably large resort setting.
• Good understanding of H&S at work, COSHH, WAHR, LOLER and PUWER.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Full UK driving licence - You will be required to travel between locations.

Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

Discover our Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Staff Accommodation on a fixed term
• Uniform Provided
• Meal on duty (free of charge)
• Use of on-site staff gym
• Access to staff activities
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.

We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy. Close to the A9. Perth (1 hour) Stirling and Edinburgh Airport (1.5 hours) Glasgow (2 hours).