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At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. As part of Accor, you will join a global community that values excellence, sustainability, and innovation—where your leadership will shape exceptional guest experiences every day.
Job DescriptionAs Director of Engineering, you will play a critical leadership role in the pre-opening phase of Fairmont Agra, overseeing project execution, technical readiness, and the successful handover of all engineering systems—ensuring the hotel opens to the highest luxury standards.
- Lead all engineering aspects of the hotel pre-opening, including project coordination, testing & commissioning, and operational readiness.
- Work closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely and quality delivery of all MEP systems.
- Review project drawings, specifications, and installations to ensure compliance with Fairmont/Accor brand standards.
- Oversee snagging, defect rectification, and final handover of all engineering systems and equipment.
- Establish preventive maintenance programs, SOPs, and engineering operational frameworks prior to opening.
- Set up engineering stores, spares, tools, and inventory systems.
- Drive sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives aligned with Accor’s ESG commitments.
- Ensure all statutory approvals, licenses, and certifications are obtained before opening.
- Prepare and manage pre-opening budgets, CAPEX inputs, and operational cost forecasts.
Leadership & Team Building:
- Recruit, lead, and develop the engineering team from pre-opening to stabilization.
- Establish a strong culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Design and implement training programs and SOPs for all engineering functions.
- Collaborate with People & Culture on manpower planning, onboarding, and team readiness.
Operational Readiness:
- Ensure all plant and equipment are tested, commissioned, and fully operational before opening.
- Implement engineering systems and tools.
- Develop emergency response plans, fire & life safety systems, and compliance protocols.
- Conduct mock drills and readiness checks prior to hotel launch.
Post-Opening Transition:
- Ensure a smooth transition from project phase to full hotel operations.
- Monitor system performance and optimize operations for efficiency and guest comfort.
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance, energy usage, and asset lifecycle management.
- Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 12–18 years of experience, with at least one hotel pre-opening experience in a senior engineering role.
- Strong expertise in project management, MEP systems, and hotel engineering operations.
- Proven experience in testing & commissioning, snagging, and handover processes.
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and safety regulations.
- Leadership capability to build and manage teams from scratch.
- Be part of the pre-opening journey of Fairmont Agra, a landmark luxury destination
- Opportunity to build systems, teams, and culture from the ground up
- Work with a globally renowned luxury hospitality brand
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 12-18 years of experience with hotel pre-opening experience in a senior engineering role
- Strong expertise in project management and hotel engineering operations
- Proven experience in testing & commissioning, snagging, and handover processes
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and safety regulations
- Leadership capability to build and manage teams from scratch
What We Do
We are Accor We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world. We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts. Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.
