Assistant Chief Engineer
Hotel Brand: Holiday Inn
Location: Kuwait, Kuwait
Hotel: Suites Kuwait Salmiya (KWIHM), Arabian Gulf Street, Salmiya Block 2, 26980
Job number: 148028
Are you passionate about maintaining the heart of a hotel – its infrastructure and technical operations? We’re looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer who will support the Chief Engineer in managing the entire engineering operations to ensure our guests enjoy a safe, comfortable, and seamless experience.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
Assisting the Chief Engineer in overseeing all engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel.
Supervising daily maintenance activities and ensuring timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
Leading and training engineering team members, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high service standards.
Coordinating with contractors, vendors, and suppliers for major repairs and projects.
Monitoring energy usage and implementing energy-saving initiatives in line with IHG sustainability goals.
Ensuring full compliance with local laws and safety regulations (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire & life safety systems).
Responding swiftly to any emergencies and resolving guest maintenance issues efficiently.
Preparing maintenance reports, tracking inventory, and supporting budgeting and CAPEX planning.
What we need from you:
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or assistant leadership role in engineering within a 4 or 5-star hotel.
Strong technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and civil systems.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in Kuwait.
Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
Relevant technical qualifications/certifications (Diploma/Degree in Engineering preferred).
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and emergency call-outs.
What you can expect from us:
We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including staff accommodation, duty meals, medical insurance, and fantastic room discounts worldwide. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
