Chief Engineer - Kosovo in Serbia

Job Title: CHIEF ENGINEER
Location: Pristina, Kosovo
Salary: Negotiable

We are recruiting a Chief Engineer who will lead the Engineering Team to ensure all hotel operations are maintained efficiently, prioritizing safety, security, energy conservation, and compliance at the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

As Chief Engineer, you will manage all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including energy conservation initiatives. You will also develop the Engineering Team and ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading daily engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with service standards, equipment schedules, and work assignments
• Coordinating with the Housekeeping department to prioritize maintenance tasks for guest rooms and public areas
• Implementing systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of guests and team members, as well as the proper operation of plants, machinery, and property
• Communicating with government agencies to maintain compliance with statutory regulations
• Preparing budgets for Capital, Repairs, and Maintenance within the Engineering department
• Conducting daily inspections across the hotel
• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment
• Fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring all hotel fixtures and fittings are safe and addressing any unsafe conditions immediately
• Developing, implementing, and directing emergency programs
• Designing and managing energy conservation programs to reduce expenses
• Overseeing renovation projects, including bidding, cost and scope definition, and contractor supervision to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
• Handling special projects and additional responsibilities as needed
• Introducing environmentally friendly systems and equipment
• Monitoring Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and taking corrective actions to improve inventory, quality audits, productivity, and other goals
• Managing team activities, including recruitment, performance evaluations, training, career development, disciplinary matters, and team motivation

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate the following attributes, behaviors, skills, and values:

• Advanced knowledge of building management and engineering
• Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience with budgeting and basic accounting
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team
• High standards of personal presentation
• Flexibility to adapt to diverse work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Previous experience in facilities management
• Advanced proficiency with computers and relevant software

Preferred Qualifications

The following capabilities and distinctions are advantageous:

• First Aid certification
• Additional qualifications in the engineering field

Job Title: CHIEF ENGINEER
Location: Pristina, Kosovo
Salary: Negotiable

Are you interested?

If you’d like more information about the role, please apply or send your CV to luizas@corecruitment.com

Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.