Purpose of Position

As Director of Engineering you will be responsible for hotel maintenance, technical projects, asset management, energy efficiency, Fire Life Health Safety Security & Environment (FLHSSE), budget control, and leading the Engineering team. Reporting directly to General Manager.

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in a senior Engineering or Technical Services leadership role
• Strong knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, technical operations and safety standards.
• Experience managing budgets, utility costs, projects, contractors and maintenance programes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• A responsible, hands-on and guest-focused approach.
• Knowledge of local statutory requirements and Czech technical/safety regulations would be an advantage.

The successful candidate should be able to:

• Lead a technical team with professionalism, structure and care.
• Balance daily operational needs with long-term asset protection.
• Manage preventive maintenance, repairs, renovations and technical projects.
• Work confidently with budgets, utilities, contractors and external partners.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, fire life safety, security and environmental standards.
• Communicate effectively with hotel leadership, colleagues, owners’ representatives and external suppliers.
• Support a positive team culture through regular communication, training and development.

What can we offer

We believe that happy and motivated employees are the cornerstone of any successful company. Our benefits package encourages our coworkers' overall professional and personal growth in addition to recognizing their hard work. Here are a few that will definitely bring you joy:

• Learning and development - the opportunity to use our training activities and development plan to build your career at Mandarin Oriental
• MyDays - five extra days off per year (after completing your first year with us)
• Free lunch at the hotel canteen
• Transportation allowance (50% contribution towards an annual Prague public transport pass).
• MultiSport card allowance
• Free stay for 3 - 5 nights at any hotel in the Mandarin Oriental network
• International transfer opportunities within the Mandarin Oriental Group

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV in reply to this advertisement in Czech and English.

Candidate must be an EU citizen or hold a valid work visa for the European Union.