Location
cape town
Posted
June 04, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Job Overview
The Chief Engineer is responsible for all aspects of property maintenance, including operating maintenance, hotelโs physical infrastructure, energy costs, operational efficiencies, team member and guest safety.
Key Responsibilities
Ideation & Strategic Planning Activities (40%)
- Develop a rolling preventive maintenance program and Room Care program to enhance asset longevity and guest satisfaction.
- Prepare annual engineering budgets and strategic capital improvement plans, including ROI evaluations for Capex and Opex proposals.
- Create longโterm sustainability and utility reduction strategies aligned with Hiltonโs Travel with Purpose goals.
- Interpret building performance data to identify improvement opportunities and innovation in energy and maintenance practices.
- Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards and local legal regulations by anticipating future requirements and risks.