Chief Engineer

The world is yours with Meliá

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders, where your potential to grow, develop, and inspire has no limits. It’s knowing that the world is yours — with opportunities to build your career across destinations worldwide — all while being part of one warm, supportive, and passionate family.

About Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a presence across more than 40 countries and a portfolio of over 350 hotels worldwide. In the UK, Meliá operates hotels in key destinations including London, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.

Joining Meliá means becoming part of a truly international hospitality group, with opportunities to grow and develop your career across the UK and destinations around the world.

Chief Engineer

Department: Maintenance

Location: Melia White House

Report to: Hotel Manager

Package: competitive + bonus

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus variable bonus scheme
• Global career opportunities across more than 350 hotels worldwide
• Exclusive hotel rates for you, your friends & family with Meliá Hotels Worldwide
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus (£500 after successful completion of probation)
• 29 days’ holiday including public holidays
• Health cash plan & discounted dental cover with HSF
• Unlimited access to Meliá’s global e-learning platform
• Awards & recognition programmes
• High-street discounts through Perks at Work
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Loyalty rewards and additional employee benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Chief Engineer to lead all aspects of engineering, maintenance, compliance, and safety across the hotel. The successful candidate will ensure the efficient operation of all building systems, drive preventative maintenance programmes, manage engineering teams, and support an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead all engineering and maintenance operations, identifying improvement opportunities and ensuring the safe, efficient operation of hotel facilities and equipment.
2. Ensure full compliance with all legal, technical, environmental, HACCP, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
3. Manage and coordinate the Preventative Maintenance Plan, ensuring all maintenance activities are completed effectively and on schedule.
4. Act as a key health and safety leader, supporting risk assessments, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and workplace safety initiatives.
5. Investigate and resolve technical incidents, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external contractors where required.
6. Manage engineering budgets and departmental costs, monitoring expenditure, maximising efficiencies, and supporting financial performance targets.
7. Oversee approved engineering projects and minor capital works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
8. Lead, develop and engage the engineering team, including recruitment, training, performance management, workforce planning, and succession development.
9. Support an outstanding guest experience by maintaining hotel standards, responding promptly to maintenance issues, and minimising operational disruption.
10. Drive sustainability initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting and effective management of energy and water consumption across the property.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior engineering or maintenance leadership role, preferably within hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, statutory compliance, health and safety regulations, and preventative maintenance.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors, and engineering projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on approach with a commitment to operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and sustainability.

Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP

At Meliá, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From entry-level roles to senior leadership, everyone contributes something unique. We are all Very Inspiring People, connected by passion, warmth, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences — and that includes you.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Meliá Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace for all. Our differences make us stronger and help us build a responsible present and a sustainable future.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

If you want to be a Very Inspiring Person, apply now and start your journey with Meliá.

Follow us on: Instagram – TikTok – LinkedIn – Indeed – Glassdoor

The world is yours with Meliá

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders, where your potential to grow, develop, and inspire has no limits. It’s knowing that the world is yours — with opportunities to build your career across destinations worldwide — all while being part of one warm, supportive, and passionate family.

About Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a presence across more than 40 countries and a portfolio of over 350 hotels worldwide. In the UK, Meliá operates hotels in key destinations including London, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.

Joining Meliá means becoming part of a truly international hospitality group, with opportunities to grow and develop your career across the UK and destinations around the world.

Chief Engineer

Department: Maintenance

Location: Melia White House

Report to: Hotel Manager

Package: competitive + bonus

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus variable bonus scheme
• Global career opportunities across more than 350 hotels worldwide
• Exclusive hotel rates for you, your friends & family with Meliá Hotels Worldwide
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus (£500 after successful completion of probation)
• 29 days’ holiday including public holidays
• Health cash plan & discounted dental cover with HSF
• Unlimited access to Meliá’s global e-learning platform
• Awards & recognition programmes
• High-street discounts through Perks at Work
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Loyalty rewards and additional employee benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Chief Engineer to lead all aspects of engineering, maintenance, compliance, and safety across the hotel. The successful candidate will ensure the efficient operation of all building systems, drive preventative maintenance programmes, manage engineering teams, and support an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead all engineering and maintenance operations, identifying improvement opportunities and ensuring the safe, efficient operation of hotel facilities and equipment.
2. Ensure full compliance with all legal, technical, environmental, HACCP, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
3. Manage and coordinate the Preventative Maintenance Plan, ensuring all maintenance activities are completed effectively and on schedule.
4. Act as a key health and safety leader, supporting risk assessments, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and workplace safety initiatives.
5. Investigate and resolve technical incidents, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external contractors where required.
6. Manage engineering budgets and departmental costs, monitoring expenditure, maximising efficiencies, and supporting financial performance targets.
7. Oversee approved engineering projects and minor capital works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
8. Lead, develop and engage the engineering team, including recruitment, training, performance management, workforce planning, and succession development.
9. Support an outstanding guest experience by maintaining hotel standards, responding promptly to maintenance issues, and minimising operational disruption.
10. Drive sustainability initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting and effective management of energy and water consumption across the property.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior engineering or maintenance leadership role, preferably within hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, statutory compliance, health and safety regulations, and preventative maintenance.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors, and engineering projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on approach with a commitment to operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and sustainability.

Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP

At Meliá, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From entry-level roles to senior leadership, everyone contributes something unique. We are all Very Inspiring People, connected by passion, warmth, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences — and that includes you.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Meliá Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace for all. Our differences make us stronger and help us build a responsible present and a sustainable future.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

If you want to be a Very Inspiring Person, apply now and start your journey with Meliá.

Follow us on: Instagram – TikTok – LinkedIn – Indeed – Glassdoor