Job Description

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we create Great Hotels Guests Love. As one of the world's leading hospitality companies, IHG operates thousands of hotels across more than 100 countries under renowned brands including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, and more.

We are committed to delivering True Hospitality for Good by creating memorable guest experiences while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace for our colleagues.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Portfolio Engineering Manager to oversee engineering and maintenance operations across a portfolio of 12 Holiday Inn Express hotels. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring all properties maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, operational efficiency, sustainability, and guest satisfaction.

The successful candidate will lead hotel engineering teams, manage preventive maintenance programs, oversee capital expenditure projects, drive energy management initiatives, and ensure compliance with IHG brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Operations

• Lead engineering and maintenance operations across all assigned hotels.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, lighting, and water treatment systems are operating efficiently.
• Maintain all facilities in compliance with IHG brand standards.
• Support hotel renovations, refurbishments, and capital improvement projects.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams across the portfolio.
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular reviews.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and workforce planning.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage annual engineering budgets.
• Monitor departmental expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support procurement and contract negotiations with vendors and service providers.
• Drive energy-saving and sustainability initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with local building, fire, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections.
• Maintain emergency preparedness plans across all properties.
• Implement asset protection and risk management measures.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with outsourced maintenance providers and contractors.
• Coordinate with hotel leadership teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Monitor service quality and contractor performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Building Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 8–10 years of engineering leadership experience.
• Multi-property hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hotel engineering systems and preventive maintenance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of local safety, environmental, and building regulations.
• Proficiency in English and local language.
• Willingness to travel frequently across portfolio hotels.

Preferred

• Experience within international hotel brands.
• Exposure to energy management and sustainability programs.
• Project management and capital planning experience.

What We Offer

Employee Benefits

✅ 5-Day Working Week
✅ Medical Insurance Coverage
✅ Duty Meal
✅ IHG Employee Room Rate Discounts Worldwide
✅ Learning & Development Programs
✅ Career Growth Opportunities Across IHG Hotels
✅ Inclusive & Diverse Work Environment

Why Join IHG?

At IHG, we live our values through True Hospitality

• True Attitude – Caring and making a positive difference.
• True Confidence – Delivering excellence through expertise.
• True Listening – Understanding guest and colleague needs.
• True Responsiveness – Acting quickly and thoughtfully.

Join a global hospitality leader where your expertise will help shape exceptional guest experiences while advancing your career in an environment that values growth, innovation, and teamwork.