Chief Engineer at UPDC Hotels Limited (Festival Hotel Conference Centre & Spa)

Festival Hotel is a 4 star first class hotel with 471 rooms made up of classic, deluxe rooms and suites. The hotel is located in an expansive ground in a fantastic location with a serene atmosphere as well as a safe and secure environment. It offers facilities such as adult and children swimming pool, exotic tropicalised garden, conferencing and private function facilities, modern and well equipped table tennis and twin state of art squash court, well equipped state of art gym, jogging tracks, sauna and steam bath facilities. It has an expansive car park,excellent food and bevrage facilities with 2 restaurants offering local and international cuisine, in housing laundry and dry cleaning facilities, exotic art stands and an in house clinic. It also has gifts shops,a shopping mall and a cinema in the premises.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Engineer 

Location: Amuwo-Odofin - Festac, Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management:

• Supervise, train, and mentor engineering/maintenance staff.
• Plan and assign daily tasks to technicians and ensure quality of work.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage staffing needs.

Maintenance & Operations:

• Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Ensure proper functioning of HVAC, boilers, generators, water treatment, elevators, and other critical infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance issues.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure timely repairs to avoid downtime or hazards.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and equipment history.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all engineering operations comply with local regulations, safety standards, and building codes.
• Implement and monitor safety programs, including fire safety and emergency systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety drills.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Prepare and manage the engineering department budget.
• Oversee procurement of equipment, spare parts, and materials.
• Optimize energy usage and operational costs.

Project Management:

• Plan and oversee renovation, upgrade, and expansion projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Review technical drawings and specifications.

Asset Management:

• Maintain asset registers for machinery and equipment.
• Ensure proper lifecycle management and replacement planning.

Energy & Sustainability Management:

• Monitor energy consumption and recommend savings initiatives.
• Implement sustainability programs and efficient resource use.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly engineering reports.
• Maintain compliance records, logs, manuals, and permits.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with operations, housekeeping, procurement, and top management.
• Support other departments during events, emergencies, or special projects

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: hrmanager@festivalhotellagos.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.