Position
Director of Engineering – The Standard, London
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with the General Manager, Senior Executive team, and Ownership to oversee the Engineering function of The Standard, London. Manage the hotel’s building systems, plant, equipment, and physical assets, ensuring seamless, safe, and efficient operation across all areas, including guest rooms, public spaces, kitchens, rooftop venues, and back‑of‑house.
Lead and inspire the in‑house Engineering team, including Shift Engineers and trade specialists, to deliver both reactive and planned maintenance at the highest standards. Oversee specialist contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance, quality and value across all service agreements.
Manage the Engineering operating budget and annual Capex plan, lead capital projects and lifecycle planning to protect and enhance the architecturally significant building. Oversee statutory compliance (Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Building Safety), maintaining testing, certification, and documentation to the highest standards.
Be highly visible across the property, supporting operations during high‑profile events and activations, ensuring systems perform flawlessly within a fast‑paced, high‑volume lifestyle environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years experience in a senior Engineering leadership role, with at least 2–3 years as a Director of Engineering or Chief Engineer within a lifestyle, boutique or large 4 or 5 star hotel
- Recognised trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Gas, Plumbing or Refrigeration, with strong working knowledge of hotel systems and BMS
- Solid understanding of UK Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Building Safety legislation
- Proven experience managing and developing a visible, multi‑skilled engineering team
- Strong financial acumen including management of operating budgets and CapEx
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex engineering or refurbishment projects
- Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to build strong relationships at all levels of the business
- Highly organised, detail‑focused, commercially aware, able to remain calm under pressure and thrive in a high‑energy, culturally driven environment
Benefits
- Bonus Scheme
- Business & Personal Travel Insurance
- Meals on duty
- 33 Days Holiday
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)
- Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
- Employee Assistance Programme with Well‑being service
- Membership to Headspace Meditation app
- Discount platform including GYM
- Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
- Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Hyatt properties worldwide
- Growth and Development opportunities internationally with Hyatt
- In‑house Experience Programme
- F&B Discounts ranging from 25‑50%
- Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
- Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
- Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
- Social Committee with regular monthly social activities
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required prior to commencing employment.
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