Chief Engineer

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

The Role

As a Chief Engineer at Estelle Manor, you will lead the Engineering team in maintaining the estate to the highest luxury hospitality standards, overseeing all MEP systems, preventative maintenance programmes, and property operations. You will be responsible for managing budgets, contractors, compliance, and departmental performance, while providing strong leadership, mentoring, and development for your team. This role requires a hands‑on engineering professional with excellent technical knowledge, operational expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest and member experiences in a safe, efficient, and beautifully maintained environment.

Who we are looking for?

• Proven experience in a senior engineering role within hospitality, luxury hotels or estates.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, maintenance operations and compliance.
• Previous line management experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, working collaboratively with HODs, operational teams, Finance, People Team and external contractors.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, contractors and departmental performance effectively.
• Hands‑on, proactive approach with a focus on high standards and guest experience.

The on target earning potential for this role is £54,500 per annum based on a 40 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £51,500, plus a qualified estimate of £3,000 in gratuities and service charge*.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well‑being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well‑being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 30 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend‑a‑friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge are paid on a pro‑rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full‑time employees can expect to receive in the range of £3,000 in addition to their annual salary.

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