Portfolio Chief Engineer

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

We’re looking for a visionary Portfolio Chief Engineer to ensure our facilities, assets, and infrastructure remain at the top of their game.

Based in Auckland CBD and overseeing 14 exceptional properties across New Zealand, you’ll be the strategic and operational leader for engineering and maintenance across our hotel portfolio, reporting directly to the Portfolio General Manager. You will provide hands-on guidance, long-term capital planning, and technical expertise to ensure our properties operate safely, sustainably, and efficiently.

Keys duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and mentor on-property Chief Engineers and maintenance teams across all 14 hotels.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and ensure compliance with health, safety, and building regulations.
• Develop and manage multi-year capital improvement and asset protection plans, 5 years in advance
• Implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage engineering budgets, cost controls, and procurement for equipment and contractors.
• Drive consistent engineering standards across the portfolio to meet brand, owner, and guest expectations.
• Act as the point of escalation for urgent technical issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager in the hotel or commercial property sector, ideally across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• In-depth knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, etc.) and relevant NZ regulations.
• Strategic thinker with solid budgeting and project management expertise.
• Comfortable with regular travel across New Zealand.
• Computer Literate
• Full working rights in New Zealand

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a diverse, high-profile hotel portfolio.
• Competitive salary, vehicle allowance, and travel perks.
• Worldwide accommodation and food & beverage discounts for you, your family and friends
• Supportive executive leadership team.
• Opportunities for career growth within a major hotel group.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.