Assistant Director of Engineering

Join us at The Dorchester, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for ensuring the Engineering maintenance is compliant with legislation, protects public safety and hotel equipment.
• Mobilising and inspiring the Engineering team members and supervisors to build a high performing team to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• Managing operational costs and profitability and driving improvement in guest satisfaction.
• Monitoring and improving Engineering practices, policies and procedures to ensure a seamless 24/7 operation and Engineering service.
• Supporting the whole engineering team through recruitment, mentorship, wellbeing and personal development in partnership with the Area Director of Engineering.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a similar role within a luxury hospitality environment.
• ONC/HNC or City & Guilds in Engineering or Building Services, mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• Extensive experience in areas such as construction, plumbing, carpentry, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

What you’ll get

• Management Bonus.
• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, please call the People & Culture team so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.