InterContinental Hotel Group Recruits Assistant Chief Engineer

IHG is a global hotel company whose goal is to create Great Hotels Guests Love. We have more guest rooms than any other hotel company in the world that's nearly 676,000 rooms in over 4,600 hotels in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world.

InterContinental Lagos will be located on Victoria Island, the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for 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 comprises 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. 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 area.

We are currently recruiting our Assistant Chief Engineer:

Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Number: LAG000040
Location: IMEA_Africa-Nigeria-Lagos-Lagos

Job Description

• 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.

Remuneration
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.

Qualifications:

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

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online