Job Description

CHIEF ENGINEER

JA Ocean View Hotel | Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai

Lead the Engine Behind Exceptional Guest Experiences

At JA Ocean View Hotel, every detail matters. From uninterrupted comfort and seamless operations to maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality, our Engineering team plays a vital role in delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

We're looking for an exceptional Chief Engineer who is ready to lead with expertise, inspire high-performing teams, and embody our commitment to Giving Our All.

Why JA Ocean View Hotel?

Located on the vibrant shores of JBR, overlooking the Arabian Gulf, JA Ocean View Hotel combines contemporary hospitality with genuine service. At JA, we stay true to our values of being Real, Fresh & Warm, creating an environment where both guests and associates can thrive.

This is more than an engineering role. It's an opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic beachfront hotel while leading critical operations that keep excellence running around the clock.

What You'll Lead

As Chief Engineer, you will:

· Drive the overall engineering and maintenance strategy for the property

· Ensure all hotel facilities, systems, and infrastructure operate at peak performance

· Oversee preventive maintenance programmes and major repair projects

· Manage capital expenditure planning and engineering budgets

· Lead renovation, refurbishment, and improvement initiatives

· Ensure exceptional standards of safety, quality, sustainability, and compliance

· Build and inspire a high-performing engineering team

· Partner with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Technical Degree or Diploma
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of engineering leadership experience
• Proven experience within:
• Luxury Hotels
• Hospitals
• Shopping Malls
• Facilities Management
• Residential Building Operations
• Strong exposure to budget management, CAPEX planning, and large-scale maintenance programmes

Skills

• Excellent computer proficiency
• Strong project management capabilities
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication

The Ideal Leader

You are:

· A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

· Passionate about operational excellence

· Skilled at leading diverse teams

· Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

· Driven to deliver exceptional standards every day

· Ready to make a lasting impact in a unique resort environment

Location

JA Ocean View Hotel Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai, UAE

Ready to Give Your All?

Join a team where your expertise powers unforgettable guest experiences, where authenticity matters, and where every achievement is celebrated.

Apply now and become part of the JA family.

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