Assistant Chief Engineer

Conrad London St James is in the center of London and one of Hiltons three Luxury Brands reflects modern luxury. The hotel is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10 % in the world.

Located in the heart of Westminster, the new outlets within the hotel will offer its teams the opportunity to join one of this year’s most exciting new and promising openings, with the support, standards and luxury service the Conrad is famous for. They will consist of:

• The Blue Boar Pub, opened May 2021, which is a contemporary take on a British pub

• The Hedgerow, the hotel’s first cocktail bar, which takes inspiration from the beauty of the traditional British countryside

• The Pem, a glamourous and elegant restaurant in the centre of the hotel showcasing classic British cuisine using modern techniques

• The Orchard, for afternoon teas and lighter meals

Attached is a video of around the hotel.

A PPM Engineer is responsible carrying out daily maintenance, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring rooms and corridors are in working order to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience.

What will I be doing?

As an Assistant Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel, daily, maintenance checks, and repairing mechanical equipment to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Assistant Chief Engineer will also be required to coordinate renovation projects and develop emergency programs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Responsible for maintenance issues within the hotel
• Perform daily checks around the hotel
• Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Responsible for the health and safety of the hotel
• Ensure monthly safety inspections take place and employees are trained accordingly

What are we looking for?

An Assistant Chief Engineer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on their own
• Previous experience in a management role

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• First Aid
• Vocational training in engineering or similar field

About Conrad St James

Conrad Hotels & Resorts combines contemporary design, sophisticated amenities, and personalised service to provide exceptional travel experiences all over the world. The hotel is renowned for its excellent service Conde Nast number 11 and Trip Advisor number 27 and is the Top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10 % in the world.