Director of Engineering

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Saudi Arabia, Riyad
Job Description

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together,
demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace
a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.


Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most
luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around
the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised
for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group
provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing
the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Al
Faisaliah Riyadh– Located in the heart of the city and setting new standards
for luxury, Al Faisaliah Hotel is one of the most sought-after addresses
in Saudi Arabia.

Its timeless elegance, central location and panoramic views are complemented
by Mandarin Oriental’s signature service to ensure a truly unforgettable Arabian
experience.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin
Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh within the Engineering Department in Riyadh,
the Director of Engineering is responsible for the overall Engineering operation
and facility management in compliance with all relevant local codes
and regulations, as well as Policy & Procedures and the Safe, Sound &
Sustainable by Mandarin Oriental manual.

As Director
of Engineering, you will be responsible for the following duties:


  • It is part of your role to understand and disseminate/communicate all
    corporate and hotel Policies & Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures
    and Human Resources Policy to the colleagues.
  • MOHG Code of Conduct
    requires that all business activities and business decisions comply with
    the general law, and with all rules, regulations and other requirements.

  • Mandarin Oriental, Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh has zero tolerance on all forms
    of harassment or discrimination, i.e. it is strictly forbidden to discriminate
    on the basis of gender, disability, including physical or medical condition,
    race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sexual
    orientation, marital status, or for any other reason.
  • Act as a hotel
    ambassador at all times.
  • Establish engineering guidelines, policies &
    procedures and standard operating procedures to maintain excellent standards
    of quality and reliability in the hotel.
  • Establish a monthly reporting
    system in order to monitor Key Performance Indicators, guest room maintenance,
    energy consumption, operational and energy expenses, project updates, LQE
    activities and other specific tasks.
  • Prepare annual and Five-Year
    capital plan.
  • Manage all CAPEX and POMEC projects in accordance
    with the group policies and procedures.

As
Director of Engineering, we expect from you:


  • Recruitment and selection of qualified technicians and engineers.

  • Telecommunication system upgrades or enhancements.
  • Assist in annual
    maintenance of the contingency systems that support IT&T equipment
    and systems.
  • Monitor and prepare forecasts on the hotels POMEC
    expenses.
  • Prepare a summary and analysis of the annual POMEC
    budget.
  • Prepare annual POMEC budgets.
  • Ensures that engineering
    colleague’s performance is monitored and that individual career development
    programs are developed.
  • Monitor and lead labour cost management.

Our commitment to you

  • Learning &
    Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning
    and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow,
    continuously.
  • MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s
    important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with
    us wherever you go in the world.

    The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive
    rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
  • Heath & Colleague Wellness.
    Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to
    us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our
    colleagues, globally.
  • Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to
    us, we reciprocate.

    We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service
    and your role.

Benefits:


  • A competitive salary.
  • A competitive incentive.
  • VIP
    Health insurance.

We’re Fans. Are you?

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is a well-known luxury hotel group. It was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, China, under the Jardine Matheson Group. The group's brand logo is a folding fan with 11 segments. In 2025, the group upgraded its brand identity with a modern fan design, simplified text, and custom fonts, while also introducing new colors like celadon green and launching a new member app. As of 2025, the group operates 43 hotels in 27 countries and regions and manages several residential projects.