Chief Engineer

Cheval Collection are currently recruiting a Chief Engineer to join our management team at our luxury serviced apartments in Edinburgh, Cheval The Edinburgh Grand, Cheval Old Town Chambers and Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments.

As Chief Engineer of these three stunning properties in the heart of Edinburgh, you will need to be a technical expert and a great team leader to ensure that the properties are maintained to an excellent standard and compliant.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the proactive and reactive maintenance for three properties, with a small team of direct reports, to manage PPM schedules, ensure health, safety and compliance are in order, and work collaboratively with other department managers to meet the company's standards.

As well as having an extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical services, you also need to be confident in using systems such as building management systems, and other supporting IT systems for maintenance reporting and health and safety compliance.

If you have a multisite background, this would be a benefit, and an understanding of a luxury hospitality environment is preferable.

As Chief Engineer, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Contractor Management: Supervise contracting staff and manage site access, ensuring all contractors adhere to Cheval Health & Safety policies, review RAMS, issue permits to work, and ensure all work is completed in line with the brief and Cheval standards.
• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Oversee the coordination of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring adherence to schedules, PPM servicing, and the manufacturer's recommendations for plant and equipment.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Fire, Health & Safety regulations, conduct regular reviews, coordinate emergency plans and evacuations, and manage Health & Safety audits in collaboration with the Health & Safety Coordinator.
• Budget & Procurement: Actively manage the maintenance budget in line with approved forecasts, seek value for money when procuring goods and services, and assist in the annual budgeting process for maintenance, supplies, and service charges.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Management experience in a 4/5 star or luxury environment.
• Experience in leading and developing a maintenance team.
• A strong ability to plan and organise projects.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical services.
• A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and water management processes.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems.
• Are a confident communicator at all levels.
• Take pride in what you do.
• Have a positive attitude in everything you do.

In return we can offer you:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing with service (including bank holidays).
• Life Assurance (3 times salary).
• Career progression.
• Learning & Development opportunities.
• Food & Beverage Discounts.
• Retail discounts.
• Discounted accommodation.
• Health and wellbeing app.
• Company sick pay.
• Reward & Recognition scheme.
• Company events & celebrations.
• Tuition support funding.

If you thrive on being the best you can and want to join our award-winning team, then look no further and apply now!

Helpful to know:

Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position.