Chief Engineer

Company Description

We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer for The Hoxton, Madrid. 

The Hoxton is coming to Madrid, a vibrant city of historic streets, buzzing plazas, creative energy, and a lively food scene. Located centrally on Plaza de Santa Ana, the hotel will feature 192 guest-rooms across five classic Hox categories, an open-plan lobby with all-day coffee, rooftop bar Cayo Coco for sundown cocktails, authentic Italian restaurant Bambini Club, and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s signature meeting and event space. 

More about us… 

The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels, each in a neighbourhood that we love. Ever since we opened our first hotel in Shoreditch, we’ve never just been about offering a bed for the night. We want to be more than that: proving style doesn’t need to be sacrificed for good value and providing a place where guests can hang out alongside the locals and submerse themselves in the neighbourhood with vibrant, welcoming public spaces.

What’s in it for you… 

• The opportunity to work with an exciting new hospitality concept in Madrid and have a real impact on its success. 
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand. 
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding. 
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands. 
• Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family (which you get to keep even if you decide to leave us!). 
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development. 

Job Description

What you’ll do… 

• Responsible for the overall maintenance of the hotel’s facilities and equipment
• Ensure that the maintenance budget and stock levels are controlled, ensuring that all expenses are kept in line with budget guidelines.
• To be fully aware, and competent in, all health and safety procedures, policies and assist with preparing all risk assessments.  
• Ensure that there is an effective PPM schedules in place. 
• Manage the onsite activity of all contractors.  
• Order all maintenance supplies and ensure stock controls are in place. 
• Maintain records of all machinery and equipment including manufacturers details, specifications, and manuals. 
• Ensure that all fire safety equipment is maintained and tested in a timely manner.  
• Arrange and co-ordinate quotations from suppliers in relation to maintenance work. 
• Lead and manage a team of high-energy people who love our guests, by setting and monitoring goals, empowering and developing them, and creating an environment where people can be themselves. 
• Pro-actively identify opportunities to improve and enhance processes and procedures. 
• To be a member of the hotel crisis and fire teams, and to be fully conversant in all related procedures. 
• Pro-actively project manage any changes in policies and procedures. 
• Achieve and maintain the highest possible levels of customer service to both external and internal customers, forging long-term relationships with suppliers and contractors.  
• Cover shift engineer shifts as required. 

Qualifications

What we’re looking for… 

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here. 
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night. 
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience. 
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done. 
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once. 
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs. 
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way. 
• You know all about building management and have experience of managing MEP. 
• All things health & safety to ensure compliance monitoring and implementation of all procedures. 
• You know how to use a facility management software. 
• Stock management is your thing!  
• You have managed projects from start to finish including responsibility for budgets. 
• A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self. 

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