**About Jumeirah and the Hotel:** Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world. Jumeirah Messilah Beach is uniquely located in a secluded area with easy access to Kuwait’s Central Business District, airport, and major Kuwait attractions. The resort features 316 rooms and suites, 79 residential suites, and 10 villas totalling 405 units. The beachfront hotel features an impressive array of exceptional dining destinations, including the Garden Café all-day dining restaurant, Pepper Steakhouse, Olio Trattoria Italiana, Mint Café, and The Lobby Lounge for a relaxing afternoon tea. Setting new standards for holistic relaxation and luxurious comfort, the award-winning Talise Spa at Jumeirah Messilah Beach features a stunning Himalayan Salt Room, the first of its kind in the Middle East, built with pure crystal salt in its natural state. The spa also comprises dedicated ladies' and men’s areas with an extensive range of treatment rooms, including two private suites. Superior conference and banqueting facilities mark Jumeirah Messilah Beach as the perfect venue for meetings and events. **About the Job:** An opportunity has arisen for a **_Director of Engineering_** to join **_Engineering_** in **_Jumeirah Messilah Beach_** . The main duties and responsibilities of this role: + Lead all engineering and maintenance operations for the entire property, including plant, equipment, and building systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with Fire & Life Safety standards. + Develop and manage budgets (P.O.M.E.C. and CapEx), controlling costs, approving expenditures, and preparing 5–10 year maintenance and capital improvement plans. + Oversee and implement a robust Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program to maximize asset life cycle, minimize downtime, and ensure high operational standards. + Manage and motivate a multidisciplinary engineering team (Chief Engineer, Plant Engineer, Maintenance Manager, etc.), ensuring effective training, communication, and performance management. + Drive energy conservation and sustainability initiatives, monitoring energy usage, optimizing systems (BMS/CMMS), and preparing monthly engineering and energy reports. + Coordinate with other departments, external contractors, and government authorities for projects, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring smooth and cost-effective operations. **About you:** The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC Engineering (or a Higher Diploma with equivalent professional certifications in engineering management or facilities management). + Minimum of 10 years of engineering leadership experience in a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment, with proven supervisory responsibilities. + Expertise in Fire & Life Safety systems, HVAC, and building management systems (BMS), including preventive maintenance programs. + Strong financial and project management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and capital expenditure planning. + Experience in multicultural environments and Middle East operations, with excellent communication and team leadership abilities. **About the Benefits:** We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in dinar (KWD), the local currency of Kuwait. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, 30 days of annual leave, flights home, live-out and transportation allowances, life insurance, an Incentive Management Scheme, and other employee benefits, making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.