Assistant Chief Engineer - InterContinental Lagos Job Listing at IHG in Lagos

Hospitality, Hotel

Title: Assistant Chief Engineer - InterContinental Lagos
Location: IMEA_Africa-Nigeria-Lagos-Lagos
Job Number: LAG000040
What is your passion? Whether you're into tennis, rock climbing or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU!

We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our progressive & committed opening team at the InterContinental Lagos . (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/new-hotels/lagos).

InterContinental Lagos will open in 2013 and will be located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel will offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline.

InterContinental Lagos will comprise of 358 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests will have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar will be the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveler there will be a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos will also offer exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities will include a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.

We are currently recruiting ourAssistant Chief Engineer:

As the Assistant Chief Engineer, you will report directly to the Chief Engineer. You will be be responsible for the efficient operation of the hotel property and all its equipment, ancillary maintenance and repair services and protection of the Owner's asset, ensuring that the structural aspects of the hotel as well as the maintenance of grounds and external facilities are carried out in a in a scrupulous and effective manner. You will also ensure that Intercontinental hotel Fire, Life and Safety policies are adhered to; Assist in the financial management of the engineering department as far as adhereing to the maintenance budgets; Ensure that all Engineering staff are well qualified and technically compentent. Assisting the Chief Engineer, you will lead hotel renovations and other projects, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely completion of projects within budget; Serve as the hotel's expert and authority on Building Services and Asset Management, strategies, development, corporate responsibilities, regulations and legislation; Review utility consumption and cost, and offer solutions that will improve profitability through appropriate energy management and awareness of changes in technology and processes.

In return we'll give you a generous financial and benefits package including duty meals, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

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Qualifications:

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A degree in Engineering
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Extensive "Hands On" Engineering experience with at least 5 years demonstrable managerial experience in aninternational 5* luxury hotelof similar size and complexity
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Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, mechanical, and carpentry fields.
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Excellent communications skills, written & oral proficiency in English.
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"Out of the box" thinking mentality
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Business savvy and good people skills
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Experience in emerging markets / similar hard locations
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Visionary & strategic thinker and ability to convert this to action
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