Summary **Duties and responsibilities related to the Assistant Manager \- Engineering role:** * Oversee the hotel's daily **preventive and reactive maintenance** program, managing work orders through a CMMS to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. * Lead, schedule, and provide hands\-on training for a multidisciplinary team of technicians (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.). * Conduct daily team briefings to assign tasks and ensure smooth shift handovers between engineering staff. * Manage and monitor the hotel’s **Building Management System (BMS)** to optimize energy, water, and utility consumption. * Supervise the regular maintenance and operation of critical assets, including chillers, boilers, generators, and swimming pool equipment. * Ensure all **Fire, Life \& Safety (FLS)** systems are tested and maintained in full compliance with **Qatar Civil Defence Department (QCDD)** standards. * Develop and conduct regular **safety training and drills** for the engineering team to ensure preparedness for any emergency. * Act as a key contact for guest\-related maintenance issues, ensuring prompt, professional, and discreet resolution with minimal guest disruption. * Manage service contracts and relationships with third\-party vendors for specialized equipment like elevators, kitchen systems, and fire suppression. * Control the inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies, and assist the Chief Engineer in preparing the annual departmental **budget and CapEx** proposals. * Prepare regular operational reports on team productivity, energy consumption, project status, and incidents for senior management. * Coordinate closely with **Housekeeping and the Front Office** to schedule room maintenance and projects, ensuring rooms are returned to service promptly. Qualifications * Ideally the candidate should have a degree or diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering and/or Building Management * Knowledge in preventive maintenance program and special projects will be valuable. * Technical knowledge of air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration systems, fire main systems, sprinklers, water/waste treatment or hydraulics will be an advantage.