Assistant Director of Engineering📣 Job Ad

About Four Seasons and The Red Sea Destination

Four Seasons is recognized for its commitment to creating exceptional experiences for guests, residents, and partners, founded on luxury and genuine service. The company emphasizes respect and aims to build lasting impressions for everyone. The Red Sea destination, located along 200 km of coastline between Umluj and Al Wajh in western Saudi Arabia, is being developed as a premier luxury beachside destination. It features natural islands and lagoons, with a strong focus on sustainable practices, renewable energy, and expansive conservation zones.

The new Four Seasons Resort will be situated on Shura Island, the central hub of the development, which will also host a yacht marina, leisure facilities, retail offerings, and an 18-hole golf course. The resort will offer approximately 149 rooms and suites with uninterrupted views, six restaurant and lounge outlets, meeting and events spaces, a marine discovery centre, a Kids for All Seasons area, a full-service spa with a hammam, tennis courts, three outdoor pools with cabanas, and two distinct beaches for families and adults.

The Assistant Director of Engineering Role

Four Seasons Hotels (KSA) is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to join the opening team for its new resort at The Red Sea. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, this full-time position is a key member of the Engineering team, contributing to both strategic planning and operational decisions for the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional direction and strategic leadership for the Engineering and Maintenance team.
• Oversee all aspects of hotel and building maintenance operations.
• Manage project initiatives, including annual and long-term capital expenditures.
• Handle procurement and planning activities for engineering operations.
• Lead the day-to-day maintenance operations of the hotel.
• Conduct budget planning and management for the department.
• Lead the Safety Committee to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Oversee the energy conservation program to promote sustainable practices.
• Ensure all responsibilities are accomplished in conjunction with talent leadership and development initiatives.
• Deliver consistently high standards across all engineering functions.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of both guests and employees.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in hotel opening projects.
• Expert technical knowledge of general building maintenance and environmental standards.
• Strong and motivated leadership capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• The highest level of integrity and transparency in professional conduct.
• Strategic, analytical thinking with strong business acumen.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A commitment to service excellence.
• A desire to promote a continuous learning environment that fosters professional development opportunities.

Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based at the Four Seasons Resort in The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, specifically on Shura Island, between the cities of Umluj and Al Wajh.