AccorCorpo
Hospitality
DirectorOfEngineering
“Director Of Engineering at AccorCorpo. Skills: engineering leadership, project management, MEP systems, hotel engineering operations, team building. Lead all engineering aspects of the hotel pre-opening. project coordination”
What You'll Achieve.
successful handover of all engineering systems; hotel opens to the highest luxury standards; timely and quality delivery of all MEP systems; compliance with Fairmont/Accor brand standards; engineering systems and equipment ready for handover; engineering operational frameworks established; Accor’s ESG commitments met; statutory approvals, licenses, and certifications obtained; pre-opening budgets managed; engineering team developed; culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence established; training programs and SOPs implemented; plant and equipment tested, commissioned, and fully operational; engineering systems implemented; emergency response plans, fire & life safety systems, and compliance protocols developed; smooth transition from project phase to full hotel operations; system performance monitored and optimized; continuous improvement in maintenance, energy usage, and asset lifecycle management
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, 12–18 years of experience, at least one hotel pre-opening experience in a senior engineering role, expertise in project management, expertise in MEP systems, expertise in hotel engineering operations, Proven experience in testing & commissioning, Proven experience in snagging, Proven experience in handover processes, knowledge of statutory compliance, knowledge of safety regulations, Leadership capability to build and manage teams from scratch
What You'll Do.
Lead all engineering aspects of the hotel pre-opening
testing & commissioning
operational readiness
Work closely with project teams
Review project drawings
and final handover of all engineering systems and equipment
Establish preventive maintenance programs
and engineering operational frameworks prior to opening
Set up engineering stores
and inventory systems
Drive sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
Ensure all statutory approvals
and certifications are obtained before opening
Prepare and manage pre-opening budgets
and operational cost forecasts
and develop the engineering team from pre-opening to stabilization
Establish a culture of safety
and technical excellence
Design and implement training programs and SOPs for all engineering functions
Collaborate with People & Culture on manpower planning
Ensure all plant and equipment are tested
and fully operational before opening
Implement engineering systems and tools
Develop emergency response plans
fire & life safety systems
and compliance protocols
Conduct mock drills and readiness checks prior to hotel launch
Ensure a smooth transition from project phase to full hotel operations
Monitor system performance and optimize operations for efficiency and guest comfort
Drive continuous improvement in maintenance
and asset lifecycle management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors; Collaborate with People & Culture on manpower planning, onboarding, and team readiness
Process & Methodology
project management, project coordination, CAPEX inputs, operational cost forecasts
Applying for this Director Of Engineering role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on SmartRecruiters
- SmartRecruiters often includes a video screening step — check camera and mic permissions.
- Link your GitHub or portfolio directly in the profile section for technical roles.
- Applications may be reviewed by AI scoring before reaching a recruiter — use keywords from the job description.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about AccorCorpo?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.