Director of Engineering
Frog Recruitment ·www.frogrecruitment.co.nz
Apply directDirector of Engineering | Boutique Luxury Hotel | Central Sydney Location | Excellent Benefits
Lead the engine room behind an exceptional guest experience. Must have leadership Facilities experience in hospitality.
This is not your standard engineering leadership role.
We’re partnering with a design-led, boutique luxury hotel seeking a Director of Engineering to take full ownership of the property’s physical environment—ensuring every detail behind the scenes enables a seamless, high-end guest experience.
This is a hands-on leadership role where operational excellence meets strategic thinking—spanning maintenance, capital works, sustainability and team leadership.
The Opportunity
- You’ll lead the end-to-end engineering function across a premium hotel environment, including: Driving preventative maintenance programs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing & fire systems
- Leading capital works, refurbishments & upgrades from concept to completion
- Managing budgets, forecasting & contractor relationships
- Championing WHS compliance and safety culture across the property
- Partnering closely with operations to enhance guest experience through flawless facilities
- Embedding energy efficiency & sustainability initiatives across the asset
This role sits at the heart of the hotel’s performance—ensuring everything works exactly as it should, without guests ever noticing.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in hotel or resort engineering leadership (essential)
- Background in boutique or luxury environments highly regarded
- Strong knowledge across building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety)
- Experience leading renovations, capital projects & contractor management
- Confident in budget ownership, cost control & reporting
- A people-first leader who can mentor, motivate and elevate a team
- Deep understanding of WHS, compliance & safety frameworks
Why This Role?
- Join a design-driven, globally recognised hospitality brand
- Own a high-profile asset where quality and detail matter
- Work alongside a collaborative leadership team
- Opportunity to drive long-term sustainability and operational excellence
- A role where your impact is felt daily—by both team and guests
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Who is hiring for the Director of Engineering role?
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Where is the Director of Engineering job located?
The Director of Engineering role with Frog Recruitment is based in Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Director of Engineering role pay?
Frog Recruitment lists the Director of Engineering role at up to AUD 145,000 per year.
Is the Director of Engineering role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Frog Recruitment.
What experience level is the Director of Engineering role?
The Director of Engineering position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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