For the opening of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection, we are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Chief Engineer to take ownership of all engineering, maintenance and technical operations. This role is key to ensuring a safe, efficient and impeccably maintained environment that supports exceptional guest experiences in a luxury setting.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with UK statutory, fire, health and safety regulations, maintaining all required licenses, documentation and safety equipment
- Plan, manage and personally oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, renovations and minor projects in a hands‑on, solution‑oriented manner
- Lead all in‑house mechanical and electrical maintenance, ensuring rapid response to maintenance requests and discreet, guest‑friendly execution
- Monitor and optimize the responsible use of energy, implementing measures to improve sustainability and control energy costs
- Prepare and manage the engineering budget, controlling departmental payroll and expenditure in line with the hotel’s financial objectives
- Act as the main point of contact and project lead for external contractors and service providers, ensuring quality, compliance and timeliness
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure guest comfort, asset protection and uninterrupted operation across all hotel facilities