Director of Engineering- Six Senses Quexigal (New Hotel Opening)
Hotel Brand: Six Senses
Location: Spain, Cebreros
Hotel: Quexigal Palace (SSQUE), Finca El Quexigal, 05260
Job number: 157320
Recreating a magical 16th-century royal village near Madrid, Six Senses Quexigal will welcome families, travelers, weekenders, and honeymooners to enjoy events, celebrations, and retreats. Along with the great hall, more than 60 guest accommodations, suites, and a villa, all maintain the soul of the original palace, set within a 100-hectare country estate.
As Director of Engineering, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.
Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and their strategic planning and development, ensuring all activities, initiatives and practices are activated and embraced within the hotel.
Duties and Responsibilities
As Director of Engineering, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Engineering department including landscape and gardening, plant and equipment, technical work, carpentry, sustainability, fire and safety systems and a preventative maintenance program to provide exceptional products and services within brand operating standards. I will be joining this hotel during the pre-opening phase and therefore the initial months will be focused on preparing the hotel for opening, after which the role will evolve to support the smooth running of the open hotel.
The duties and responsibilities will include:
Set up and lead the Engineering department for the hotel, end-to-end, acting as a strategic member of the Executive Committee.
Continually focus on improving maintenance and engineering practices to ensure the product remains in optimal order and in line with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.
Ensure that rostering and manning are adequate to meet the requirements, plus organize external contractors as required.
Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
Technical skills that include the ability to analyze and design projects, conduct investigations and maintaining full knowledge of engineering-related products and services used in resorts.
Establish and deliver pre-established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC.
Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards. Ensure host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.
The role may include overseeing the engineering and maintenance operations across all aspects of the Private Residences Portfolio in addition to the hotel, as well as of the security operations and team.
Qualifications
To execute the position of Director of Engineering, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results, including the following:
Possess some college or advanced vocational training and six years of experience in general building maintenance and/or construction and director experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, in either Mechanical or Electrical disciplines, and more than ten years’ experience in a similar hotel engineering leadership role, preferred.
Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields. Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required.
Ideally posses pre-opening experience.
Valid Spanish Work permit or European Union citizenship is required for this role.
Fluent in English; I understand that Spanish is preferred.
The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Engineering at Six Senses Quexigal. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.
Six Senses Quexigal is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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