Chief Engineer at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

About Us

At Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. That’s where you come in. We look for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one. When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand you’re more than just a job title.

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, is looking for an innovative and team-oriented Chief Engineer to join our dynamic team! Holiday Inn is the first of its brand in Abu Dhabi. The hotel places you right at the heart of the city’s cultural and business landmarks. Located just 5 minutes from ADNEC and 10 minutes from the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the hotel offers a prime setting for business, leisure, and exploring the best of Abu Dhabi. With vibrant dining, relaxing leisure facilities, and versatile event spaces, we deliver genuine hospitality that feels like home.

What’s the job?

Guest safety and comfort are the heart of everything we do - and we're seeking a dynamic, hands-on Chief Engineer to help us deliver on that promise.

In this role, you’ll lead and coach a small but talented engineering team, anticipating maintenance needs and keeping our hotel operating at its best. You’ll oversee daily operations, special projects, and an upcoming renovation for our iconic 17-year-old property. You’ll also focus on team development, succession planning, and performance management, while championing sustainability, community engagement, and energy-efficiency initiatives. Staying current with industry trends, you’ll help ensure our property remains both responsible and forward-thinking.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience by maintaining brand standards, ensuring safety and comfort, and supporting overall guest satisfaction. You will manage daily engineering operations, ensuring effective task allocation and a consistently well-maintained environment.

Key responsibilities include inventory and budget management, supporting sustainability and green initiatives, and responding flexibly to operational priorities. You will build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including guests and regulatory agencies. You will lead, coach, and develop an engineering team to achieve high maintenance standards and continuous improvement. This role is suited to a growth-oriented leader committed to operational excellence and sustainable practices.

What We Need From You

Bachelor’s degree/higher education qualification/equivalent in Hotel Management or four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience. Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields. Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or electrician may be required. Hotel experience preferred. Professional certification and licence if required by law, or related field plus 4+ years of related experience, including management experience.

Must speak, read and write English fluently.

Must obtain certification or permits as required by local government.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package. What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.