Director of Engineering

Company Description

Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 5,500 hotels,10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries.

At Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, we are in the business of creating “moments”. Every day, we have the privilege of being part of our guests’ most meaningful experiences, from important business trips and family holidays to celebrations, milestones, and once-in-a-lifetime occasions.

A genuine smile, a thoughtful recommendation, or a memorable dining experience can transform an ordinary stay into something truly special. We believe that creating exceptional moments does not require grand gestures; it comes from being authentic, warm, attentive, and consistently delivering the extraordinary through everyday interactions.

Our success is built on our people. We are committed to fostering an environment where passionate and talented Heartists® can thrive, grow, and deliver memorable experiences for our guests, colleagues, owners, and communities.

Job Description

The Role

As the Director of Engineering of Mövenpick Moroni, Comoros, you will serve as a strategic and operational leader responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability of all hotel facilities, infrastructure, technical systems, and physical assets.

Situated on the shores of the Indian Ocean in the vibrant capital city of Moroni, the hotel is a landmark hospitality destination within the Union of Comoros, an emerging tourism market renowned for its pristine beaches, volcanic landscapes, rich marine biodiversity, and unique blend of African, Arab, and French cultural influences. Comoros offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of hospitality in an authentic and largely undiscovered island destination, making this role both professionally rewarding and highly impactful.

The hotel features 159 guestrooms and suites, complemented by a comprehensive range of leisure, wellness, family, and business facilities, including a swimming pool area, Little Birds Club, Teens Club, Fitness Centre, Spa, Ballroom, Mövenpick Retail Shop, and a diverse collection of food and beverage venues comprising an All-Day Dining Restaurant, Specialty Restaurant, Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, and Beach Bar.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for overseeing all engineering, maintenance, utilities, energy management, technical services, safety-related systems, and capital improvement initiatives throughout the property. The role ensures that all facilities and equipment are maintained to the highest standards, supporting seamless hotel operations, exceptional guest experiences, colleague safety, and owner asset protection.

Working closely with the General Manager, ownership representatives, Area/Hub Engineering leaders, Corporate Office specialists, and department heads, the Director of Engineering will proactively identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, optimize maintenance practices, enhance sustainability performance, reduce risk, and protect the long-term value of the property.

The Director of Engineering also plays a critical leadership role in building a culture of preventive maintenance, technical excellence, innovation, compliance, and safety while ensuring the hotel's physical assets consistently meet brand standards and operational requirements.

As a member of the Hotel's Heads of Departments, the Director of Engineering will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the hotel while safeguarding infrastructure, optimizing asset performance, leading technical projects, and supporting sustainable business growth.

In performing these duties, the Director of Engineering is expected to maintain collaborative and professional relationships with all stakeholders while embodying the values and spirit of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and bringing our promise of "We Make Moments" to life every day.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as the principal advisor to the General Manager and Executive Committee on all engineering, maintenance, infrastructure, and technical matters.
• Provide recommendations to support operational efficiency, asset preservation, sustainability initiatives, and long-term capital planning.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with hotel business objectives and owner expectations.
• Collaborate closely with the Director Of Engineering, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, PME to ensure compliance with Accor engineering standards, technical policies, safety requirements, and regional initiatives.
• Support department leaders by ensuring facilities and equipment consistently meet operational requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and annual business plan preparation.
• Advise leadership on technical risks, lifecycle management, and infrastructure investments.
• Support hotel openings, renovations, refurbishments, and operational enhancement projects.
• Ensure engineering decisions balance guest experience, operational efficiency, sustainability, and asset value.
• Support the successful positioning of Mövenpick Moroni as a flagship hospitality destination within the Union of Comoros, ensuring infrastructure and facilities meet international standards while respecting the local environment and culture.
• Contribute to the long-term development of hospitality infrastructure in an emerging tourism market by mentoring local talent and promoting sustainable engineering practices.

Maintenance Operations & Asset Management

• Lead all engineering and maintenance activities across guestrooms, public areas, heart-of-house facilities, and external infrastructure.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen, laundry, and utility systems operate effectively.
• Establish maintenance schedules that minimize operational disruption and maximize asset lifespan.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement timely corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, maintenance records, and asset inventories.
• Implement computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and ensure effective use by the team.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure facilities remain compliant with brand and safety standards.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure quality workmanship.
• Protect hotel assets through effective maintenance planning and lifecycle management.

Energy Management & Sustainability

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize energy, water, and utility consumption.
• Monitor utility performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Lead initiatives that support Accor sustainability objectives and environmental commitments.
• Track and report energy consumption, carbon reduction, and sustainability metrics.
• Implement preventive measures to reduce waste and resource consumption.
• Support renewable energy and environmentally responsible infrastructure initiatives where feasible.
• Promote sustainability awareness among engineering team members and operational departments.
• Ensure all plant and equipment operate at optimum efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to evaluate sustainability investment opportunities.
• Coordinate and work closely with the Area/Hub Sustainability leaders to support the implementation of regional sustainability initiatives and projects.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all local building codes, engineering regulations, environmental requirements, and safety legislation.
• Maintain all life safety systems including fire detection, fire suppression, emergency lighting, and evacuation systems.
• Ensure all statutory inspections, certifications, and testing requirements are completed on schedule.
• Lead engineering participation in hotel emergency response and crisis management programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions where required.
• Promote a culture of workplace safety and safe engineering practices.
• Ensure contractors operate in accordance with hotel safety standards and permit-to-work procedures.
• Lead investigations of engineering-related incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain compliance with Accor engineering and safety standards.
• Protect guests, employees, contractors, and hotel assets through proactive risk management.

Project Management & Capital Expenditure

• Develop and manage the annual Engineering CAPEX plan.
• Prepare technical specifications and business cases for capital projects.
• Lead renovation, refurbishment, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, contractors, and quality standards.
• Coordinate project activities with hotel operations to minimize guest disruption.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
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