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About the Role

As Assistant Director of Engineering, you will work closely with the Director of Engineering to lead the hotel's Engineering operation, overseeing a diverse team responsible for maintaining all guest, colleague, and back of house facilities. This role combines strategic leadership with hands on operational oversight. You will be instrumental in ensuring our building infrastructure, plant, systems, and maintenance programmes operate at the highest level while supporting capital projects, sustainability initiatives, and long term asset preservation. You will be a visible leader within the hotel, building strong relationships across departments and creating a culture focused on accountability, safety, development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Support the Director of Engineering in leading the overall Engineering operation and deputise in their absence
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering and Maintenance professionals, driving engagement and performance
Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of all building systems, plant, equipment, and facilities
Oversee preventative maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
Manage engineering projects, refurbishments, and capital expenditure initiatives from planning through to completion
Support budget management, forecasting, and financial control within the department
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements
Work closely with operational leaders to support guest satisfaction and minimise disruption to hotel operations
Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across the property
Maintain accurate engineering records, compliance documentation, and maintenance reporting
Support emergency response procedures and business continuity planning

Requirements

Proven leadership experience within hotel engineering, facilities management, or a comparable luxury environment
Previous experience at Engineering Manager, Assistant Director, or senior leadership level
Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building management systems
Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects, contractors, and capital works programmes
Excellent people leadership skills with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and operational costs
Ability to balance strategic priorities with day to day operational demands
Exceptional organisational and problem solving skills
Professional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Right to Work in the UK

Skills

Mechanical
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Building Management Systems
Project Management
Budget Management
Financial Control
Health and Safety
Environmental Compliance
Sustainability Initiatives
Emergency Response
Business Continuity Planning
People Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Succession Planning
Commercial Awareness
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Influence

Location

London

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

Leadership
Senior leadership

Education Level

Degree
HNC
HND
Equivalent technical qualification in Engineering or Building Services
IOSH
NEBOSH
Equivalent health and safety qualification
Membership of a recognised professional engineering body

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package inclusive of base salary, service charge, and bonus opportunity
Excellent training and clearly defined career development pathways
Strong internal progression opportunities across London and the global Four Seasons portfolio
Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 33 days
Up to two paid Wellness Days per year
Company Sick Pay, increasing with service
Life insurance while on duty
Up to 20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide, increasing with service, as well as heavily discounted rates at all properties
50% discount across UK Four Seasons food and beverage outlets from day one for up to four guests
Complimentary meals while on duty in Pepys Cellar, our staff cafeteria, with refreshments available throughout the day
Discounted gym membership with City's Leonardo Hotel
Bupa Dental Cover and MediCash healthcare plans available
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Complimentary professional dry cleaning from day one
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme available from day one
Access to Stream for greater pay flexibility and discounts
Employee recognition programmes including monthly awards and events
Annual themed team events plus regular social, charitable and sporting activities

About the Company

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return.
Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.
We know that the besten way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves.
Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.
It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present.
As impressive inside as out, this famous five-star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history.
This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 8 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including Cooper's Cut (Modern Steakhouse), Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dining, afternoon tea & bar)