Director of Engineering

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lisbon, Portugal COREcruitment Ltd Tempo integral
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Director of Engineering | Luxury Lifestyle Hotel | Lisbon | €58,000 + Bonus

I am searching for an experienced Director of Engineering to join a newly opening luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Lisbon. This is a key leadership role for a hands‑on technical professional who thrives in fast‑paced, pre‑opening environments and understands the operational demands of high‑end hospitality.

Reporting directly to the senior operations leadership, you will take full responsibility for the engineering function, ensuring a smooth opening and the long‑term reliability, safety, and performance of the property.

- €58,000 gross per year (paid across 14 months)

- 10% annual bonus

- Private health insurance with family cover (partner and children)

- Long-term career opportunity within an international hospitality environment

Your Experience

- Previous Director of Engineering or senior engineering leadership experience within international hotel brands

- Background in luxury or luxury lifestyle hotels

- Strong pre‑opening and operational engineering expertise

- Confident leading and developing multi‑skilled technical teams

- Fluent Portuguese or Spanish required

- Advanced English essential for working in an international environment

- Calm, solutions‑focused, and highly organised under pressure

Your Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the full engineering operation for a luxury lifestyle hotel

- Oversee a team including engineering supervisors and engineers

- Ensure all building systems, safety standards, and compliance requirements are met

- Drive preventative maintenance strategies to support high occupancy and guest satisfaction

- Work closely with operations leadership to support a successful opening and ongoing performance

- Manage budgets, suppliers, contractors, and service agreements

- Act as a visible, hands‑on leader within the hotel operation

If you are interested, please contact Clay at COREcruitment:

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Hospitality

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