Chief Engineer

About the role

Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh is looking for a Chief Engineer to lead all engineering operations across the resort. The role ensures the safety, reliability and efficiency of all mechanical systems while upholding Four Seasons' service and operational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, train, supervise, motivate and schedule engineering team members to keep a high-performing department.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and make sure all engineering tasks and work orders are completed on time.
• Develop departmental policies, procedures and manuals, plus a 5-year plan and annual operating and capital budgets.
• Maintain fire life safety systems and ensure staff are trained in emergency response, including CPR.
• Coordinate with other departments and communicate daily with hotel leadership on maintenance priorities.
• Manage contractor relationships and ensure reliable 24-hour emergency support.
• Monitor and report monthly electricity, gas, steam and water consumption and run an energy conservation program.
• Ensure public areas are patrolled daily, equipment is in good order and team members are well-groomed and correctly uniformed.
• Lead and complete projects assigned by the General Manager, Resort Manager or Director of Engineering.

Required profile

• Licensed Operations Engineer with strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems.
• High school graduate with two years of college-level engineering education or equivalent.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing engineering or technical teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with computers and engineering software, including Excel, Word, CMMS and BMS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams and hydraulics documentation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discount on stays at any Four Seasons worldwide.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms and free employee meals.