**Job Identification:** 207840
**Job Category:** Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** Competitive
As a Maintenance Manager for Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch you’re not just looking after the maintenance functions of the hotel – youu2019re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking a Maintenance Manager to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hospitality leader to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.
Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London u2013 Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants – Coreus by Clare Smyth and Cafu00e9 Boulud by Daniel Boulud – bringing together two of the worldu2019s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hiltonu2019s flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worldu2019s most sought-after destinations.
**WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKu2019s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026**
_Proudly voted by our Team Members_
**A World of Rewards**
Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty
Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industryu2011leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives
Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage
High street savings through Perks at Work
28 daysu2019 holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service
We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.
**Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:**
As a Maintenance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the hotelu2019s physical infrastructure, ensuring all engineering, maintenance, and safety functions operate seamlessly in support of an exceptional Guest and Member experience.
In this leadership role, you will oversee dayu2011tou2011day engineering operations, preventative maintenance, emergency preparedness, and capital projects, while upholding the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and discretion. Your responsibilities will include performing the following to the highest professional standards:
Assume overall responsibility for maintenance and engineering operations throughout the hotel
Conduct comprehensive daily inspections to ensure the integrity, safety, and presentation of all facilities
Perform lift emergency release procedures and respond swiftly to technical incidents as required
Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and building systems to ensure uninterrupted hotel operations
Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors
Ensure all fixtures, fittings, and plant equipment are maintained in safe working condition, taking immediate corrective action when risks are identified
Develop, implement, and lead comprehensive emergency preparedness and response programmes
Design and manage energyu2011efficiency and conservation initiatives to optimise sustainability and control operational costs
Coordinate renovation and capital projects, including tendering, defining scope and costs, and overseeing contractors to ensure quality, timely, and costu2011effective delivery
Execute special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by senior management
Act as a guardian of hotel health and safety standards, ensuring full legislative and brand compliance
Ensure monthly safety inspections are conducted and that team members receive appropriate training
**What are we looking for?**
A Maintenance Manager within Hilton brands demonstrates technical expertise, calm authority, and an uncompromising commitment to safety and service excellence. To succeed in this role, you will bring the following attributes, skills, and experience:
Advanced knowledge of building engineering systems and facilities management
A positive, proactive, and solutionu2011focused approach
Clear and professional communication skills
A strong commitment to delivering a seamless and safe guest experience
Impeccable grooming and professional presentation aligned with luxury brand standards
Flexibility to adapt to evolving operational demands and emergency situations
Ability to perform effectively under pressure
Confidence working independently while exercising sound judgement
Previous experience in a supervisory or management engineering role
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
First Aid certification
Vocational qualification or formal training in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline
**What It Takes to Make the Stay**
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality** . Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership** . A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
**Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture**
At Hilton, we donu2019t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestsu2014we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weu2019ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the Worldu2019s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, weu2019re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether youu2019re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the careeru2014and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/blog) to see why weu2019re more than a great place to stayu2014weu2019re a great place to work….