- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Assistant Chief Engineer at The Lana, Dorchester Collection Dubai oversees hotel engineering operations, maintenance, asset protection, the engineering team, and small CAPEX projects, while advising senior management and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on experience in an Assistant Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager position, relevant professional qualifications, a three-year degree, and technical training. Permanent, full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure the efficient operation of the hotel property and its equipment maintenance, repair services, and asset protection.
- Supervise the engineering team and contractors, oversee subordinate managers and supervisors, and manage the condition of the hotel’s structural aspects, grounds, and external facilities.
- Under the Director of Engineering’s guidance, coordinate hotel engineering operations in line with Dorchester Collection and industry standards to support an exceptional guest experience.
- Support the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programmes to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and extend asset life.
- Assist with the annual Capital Expenditure Plan by identifying asset replacement needs, recommending improvement projects, and supporting long-term maintenance and refurbishment strategies.
- Lead and support small CAPEX projects from scope definition and budgeting through contractor selection, execution, handover, and close-out, ensuring timely delivery within budget and to required quality and safety standards.
- Work closely with operational departments to minimize disruption from maintenance activities and ensure engineering services support the guest experience.
- Advise senior management on engineering support, environmental controls, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and codes by regularly reviewing policies and safety procedures, and maintain records and documentation associated with tests and surveys.
- Bring Dorchester Collection’s values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together, and Creativity to the role and help continue its legacy.
- Comply with departmental and corporate SOPs and LSOPs, implement Dorchester Collection Engineering policies, standards, and procedures consistently, follow existing departmental job safety analyses, and promote an accident-free, safe working environment.
Qualifications
- Recognized professional qualifications in engineering and/or project management.
- Three-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanical, or a related major.
- Technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.
- Talent for and proven experience in engineering, complex mechanical/electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and basic construction.
- Excellent understanding of legislative requirements, including health and safety and trading standards.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
- Competence in P&L and cost management, with accounting skills.
- Effectiveness in anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize project assignments.
- Personal integrity and ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time, and energy.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-service ethic.
- Comfortable communicating in English, the primary language used at the hotel.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in an Assistant Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager role.
Education
Recognized engineering and/or project management professional qualifications; a three-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanical, or a related major; and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
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Benefits
Family benefits; development opportunities; complimentary stays with breakfast at sister Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% off at bars and restaurants within sister Dorchester Collection hotels; meals on duty; private medical insurance for the employee and family; life insurance for the employee; annual flight allowance for the employee and family; education support allowance for children; housing allowance; transportation allowance; company-provided uniform with complimentary laundry.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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