Job Description
About Us
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
are seeking an experienced and proactive
Chief Engineer
to lead our Engineering and Maintenance team.
This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the hotel’s facilities, plant, and equipment are maintained to the highest standard while driving energy efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence.
About The Role
As the Chief Engineer, you will oversee all maintenance operations across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house, manage capital projects, and lead a small, skilled team to deliver a safe, efficient, and sustainable hotel environment.
As part of the senior management team you will report directly to the Deputy General Manager and be responsible for a team of professional trade and support staff, this is a hands on role which will see you in the operations daily with your team.
Duties And Responsibilities
Oversee refurbishment project with Area General Manager.
Lead your team to plan and carry out preventative maintenance and general repairs throughout the hotel ensuring the highest standards are maintained.
Prepare and submit capex proposals and manage capex projects.
Liaising closely with other departments to ensure minimal impact of repairs and maintenance on the operations.
Train your staff and share your expertise to improve the overall team’s skill set.
Coordinate external contractors as required, including obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders and ensuring work is completed in an agreed time frame and within adherence to hotel safety standards.
Design and implement solutions to improve energy management and conservation.
Prepare monthly maintenance reporting.
Carry out project work as required.
Actively participate in the implementation and adherence to all Work Health & Safety policies and practices.
Skills And Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager or at least 5 years as a Building/Facilities Manager.
Trade qualification(s) are essential.
Tertiary qualification in either electrical or mechanical engineering is highly desirable.
Previous experience in a large-scale hotel Engineering department is desirable.
Previous experience in managing large scale capex projects.
Strong management and teamwork capabilities.
Previous experience in with a PMS – Property Management System, and Opera is desirable.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
High level of communication skills.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Experience in administrative processes (e.g. budgeting, performance management).
Experience in supervising a team.
Attributes
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Extremely organized with good communication skills.
Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
Responsible and dependable.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to follow tasks through to completion.
Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
Passion for hospitality.
Aligns personal values with the Stamford Way.
Culture And Benefits
As a team member with us you can expect to receive:
Free car parking
Free Staff meals
Dry Cleaning
Great career opportunities and development
Food & beverage and accommodation discounts
How To Apply
If you believe you have the drive, skills and experience to succeed in this role please click the 'Apply Now' button where you can complete our application.
We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
No recruitment agencies please.
The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance.
Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please kindly note that we will be running interviews concurrently with the live advertisement.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 26, 2026
Job Type:
Construction
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Company:
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
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