Assistant Chief Engineer - Hotels

Brighton, United Kingdom Posted on 02/10/2026

Annual salary ranging from £36,000 up to £38,000 A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Uniform provided and laundered
  


• Free and healthy meals when on duty
  


• Grow your Career !
  


• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
  


• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing
  


• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
  


• Team Member Referral Program
  


• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
  


• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
  


• Discounted dental and health cover
  


• Discounted Car Parking
  


• Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocating at a discounted rate
  


• Modern and inclusive Team Member's areas
  

An Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while performing daily checks, repairing equipment, and coordinating renovation projects.

What will I be doing?

As an Assistant Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel, daily, maintenance checks, and repairing mechanical equipment to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Assistant Chief Engineer will also be required to coordinate renovation projects and develop emergency programs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Responsible for maintenance issues within the hotel
  


• Perform daily checks around the hotel
  


• Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required
  


• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
  


• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
  


• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
  


• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
  


• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
  


• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively
  


• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
  


• Responsible for the health and safety of the hotel
  


• Ensure monthly safety inspections take place and employees are trained accordingly
  

What are we looking for?

An Assistant Chief Engineer serving our brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• A strong background in Mechanical Engineering.
  


• Extensive knowledge on 4 pipe FCUs system.
  


• Centralised HVAC with Chillers knowledge
  


• Boilers and CHP knowledge
  


• Compliance Knowledge
  


• Have managed a team of at least 5 people.