Director of Engineering (m/f/d) - Gran Meliá Jumeirah Pre-Opening

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“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family. Discover some of the benefits we offer: My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages. My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. Build the technical foundation of Dubai's most anticipated luxury hotel. Gran Meliá is bringing its iconic Spanish luxury to one of the world's most dynamic destinations with the opening of Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah in 2027. Nestled on the shores of Jumeirah 1, this spectacular seafront hotel will feature 366 luxurious rooms and suites, exceptional dining concepts, and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline. Both the Mediterranean and Dubai share a heritage defined by craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to creating extraordinary places. At Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah, these worlds come together to set a new benchmark in luxury hospitality—where timeless elegance is supported by engineering excellence behind every guest experience. As we enter the pre-opening phase, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Engineering to ensure the successful delivery of one of Dubai's most anticipated luxury hotel openings. As a strategic partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee, you will lead the hotel's engineering and technical operations from pre-opening through to launch and beyond. You will oversee the commissioning of the property, safeguard one of the city's most prestigious luxury assets, and build a high-performing engineering team committed to reliability, sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Every system, every detail, and every space will contribute to delivering the seamless, effortless experience that defines the Gran Meliá brand. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic engineering leader with proven luxury hospitality and pre-opening experience who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about delivering excellence through precision, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership. If you are ready to help build the operational foundation of a landmark destination and leave your mark on one of Dubai's most exciting luxury hotel openings, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all engineering, maintenance, and technical operations during pre-opening and hotel operations Ensure full compliance with local technical, safety, and legal regulations, including Health & Safety and risk prevention as well as work as the main responsible person for the Hotel's Fire and Safety program, including all trainings and preventive plan Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans to protect asset quality and uptime as well as work as the main responsible for the Hotel's Fire and Safety program, and all trainings and preventive plan associated with it Monitor and optimize energy efficiency and sustainability performance Manage technical budgets, maintenance costs, and engineering investment planning as well as lead and own the yearly maintenance capex budget, in close collaboration with ownership and all other departments Coordinate and supervise external contractors and service providers Ensure technical readiness of all guest areas, back-of-house, and brand-specific premium spaces Lead, train, and develop a skilled engineering team aligned with luxury service standards Your Profile Long-term experience as Chief Engineer or similar senior engineering role within luxury or upscale hotels, experienced with Pre-openings, big projects as well as prior GCC experience Strong technical knowledge of hotel facilities, preventive maintenance, and energy efficiency systems Solid understanding of health, safety, and regulatory compliance Hands-on leadership style with strong organizational and problem-solving skills Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification Fluent in English; Arabic is highly beneficial but is not mandatory What we offer Competitive tax-free salary Comprehensive medical & life insurance Duty meals Annual leave & public holidays in accordance with UAE Labour Law Access to learning, leadership development, and global career opportunities across Meliá Hotels International Employee rates and exclusive discounts across Meliá Hotels International hotels worldwide At Meliá we are all VIP At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally. We promote our commitment to equality and diversity , avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company . Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team . In this sense, our motto is " Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present ". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible. To protect yourself and avoid fraud in selection processes, we invite you to consult our recommendations on the " Protect Your Application " page. If you want to be “ Very Inspiring People “, follow us on: INSTAGRAM – TIKTOK – LINKEDIN – INDEED – GLASSDOOR