Chief Engineer - voco Cairo Arabella Plaza

Are you ready to be at the heart of an exciting hotel opening and shape the future of upscale hospitality in Cairo? voco Cairo Arabella Plaza, the first voco™ by IHG in Egypt, is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead our technical operations and ensure seamless excellence from day one.

As the Chief Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing this 80-key premium hotel to life, overseeing cutting-edge facilities, sustainability initiatives, and innovative engineering solutions. Located in the vibrant New Cairo, just 20 minutes from Cairo International Airport, this property promises unmatched accessibility and a fresh, unstuffy vibe—where thoughtful service meets playful sophistication.

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, thrive in opening environments, and want to leave your mark on IHG’s growing legacy in Egypt, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help us deliver memorable stays with a touch of voco’s signature charm.

• Directing daily engineering needs to ensure the right team is always on the right task
• Creating a safe, secure and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy
• Maintaining and ordering parts and supplies whilst minimising waste and meeting our green initiatives
• Being flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where we have to unexpectedly pull together to get a task completed
• Building strong relationships with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others as needed
• Inspect work assignments to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and within specifications.  
• Manage various maintenance and repair projects to ensure timely completion within budget and specifications.
• Follow and enforce procedures that ensure the security of inventory such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., replenishes supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimizes waste.  
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  
• Monitor performance and recommend and/or initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.  Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance as outlined in the Preventative Maintenance Program 
• Perform maintenance and repair work on the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable, etc.
• Assist in educating/training employees on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and safety regulations. Inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets. 
• Ensure that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.
• May serve as Manager of Duty as required.

 What We need from you:

• Bachelor Degree in Egnieering
• Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields
• HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required
• Hotel experience preferred