Director of Engineering

About Four Seasons:

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 best 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.

About the location:

Join us deep in the heart of the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, where the Big Five – the lion, the leopard, the buffalo, the elephant and the rhinoceros – run free on the endless, untamed landscape. Perched on a series of elevated platforms and walkways, our Lodge sits next to an animal watering hole, where you can watch a family of elephants stop for their morning drink. Nestled in the heart of Central Serengeti amid wide-open plains, our Lodge is just a 45-minute drive from the Seronera Airstrip, accessible by connecting flights from three main airports within Tanzania. This beautiful lodge opened under the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts family in December 2012, and has 77 rooms including 12 suites and 5 villas, 3 stunning Food and Beverage venues, our unique Discovery Centre offering an interactive experience where you can learn about the wildlife, history and people of the Serengeti, Kijana Kids Club, a spa with 6 free-standing treatment pavilions offering bespoke rituals and treatments that celebrate Africa’s magic and mystique, fitness center and a dedicated team bringing your magical wildlife safaris experiences to life.

About Four Seasons

 

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who strive to become better, push ourselves to new heights, and treat each other with genuine care and respect. Our team members around the world create exceptional experiences for our guests, residents and partners through a commitment to luxury with heart.

 

About the Property

 

Nestled in the heart of the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti offers an extraordinary blend of luxury, nature and adventure. Here, every day brings breathtaking wildlife encounters, spectacular landscapes and the opportunity to create unforgettable experiences for guests from around the globe.

 

This is more than a leadership role—it is an opportunity to shape the future of one of Africa's most iconic luxury destinations.

 

About the Role

 

As Director of Engineering, you will be a key member of the Lodge Leadership Team, responsible for protecting and enhancing one of Four Seasons' most unique assets. You will provide strategic leadership across all engineering operations, ensuring every guest room, public space, back-of-house facility and employee accommodation consistently reflects Four Seasons' world-class standards.

 

Reporting directly to the Lodge Manager, you will lead and develop an engineering team while driving operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, preventive maintenance, asset preservation and major capital projects. Your leadership will ensure that innovation, reliability and safety remain at the heart of everything we do.

 

This position is ideal for a dynamic engineering leader who thrives in a remote luxury environment, enjoys solving complex operational challenges and is passionate about developing high-performing teams.

 

What You Will Do

 

- Provide strategic leadership for all Engineering and Facilities operations across the Lodge.

- Lead, coach and inspire a multidisciplinary Engineering team, creating a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.

- Develop and execute a world-class preventive maintenance strategy that maximises asset life and operational reliability.

- Oversee all building systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, water treatment, fire & life safety, power generation and infrastructure.

- Lead capital expenditure projects from planning through execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

- Drive sustainability initiatives focused on energy conservation, water and solar management, waste reduction and environmental stewardship.

- Manage departmental budgets, financial planning and cost optimisation while maintaining Four Seasons quality standards.

- Ensure compliance with all local regulations, environmental requirements, health & safety standards and Four Seasons Engineering standards.

- Partner closely with Rooms, Food & Beverage, Security, Finance and other departments to deliver seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences.

- Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, government authorities and key stakeholders.

- Champion innovation by identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, guest comfort and asset performance.

- Ensure engineering systems support both guest satisfaction and an outstanding employee experience.

 

What You Bring

 

- Minimum five years of senior Engineering leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts or large-scale hospitality operations.

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.

- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

- Strong project management and capital planning expertise.

- Excellent financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control.

- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering compliance, life safety systems and environmental regulations.

- Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

- A passion for developing people and building engaged, high-performing teams.

- The adaptability and resilience to succeed in a remote luxury lodge environment.

- Excellent written and spoken English.

 

Why Join Four Seasons?

 

- Lead Engineering at one of the world's most iconic safari destinations.

- Be part of an award-winning global luxury hospitality company.

- Work alongside an exceptional leadership team dedicated to excellence.

- Make a lasting impact on a remarkable property surrounded by extraordinary wildlife and nature.

- Access world-class learning, leadership development and global career opportunities.

 

What We Offer

- Joining Four Seasons means becoming part of a global family committed to excellence, growth and genuine care for one another.

- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

- Participation in the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), recognising individual and property performance.

- A unique 11-week on / 12-day Rest & Recuperation (R&R) rotation, including an R&R allowance to support your time away from the Lodge.

- Complimentary single furnished accommodation and utilities in the heart of the Serengeti.

- Complimentary meals whilst on duty.

- Complimentary uniform laundry and dry cleaning.

- Employee Travel Program, including complimentary room nights and preferred rates at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide.

- World-class learning, leadership development and international career opportunities.

- A collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas, leadership and career growth are genuinely valued.

- The opportunity to lead Engineering at one of the world's most iconic luxury safari destinations, working alongside an exceptional leadership team in an unforgettable natural setting.

Remote Living

This position is based at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, located within the Serengeti National Park. As a remote lodge operation, the role is offered on a single-occupancy basis, with fully furnished accommodation and utilities provided by the Lodge. While we recognise the importance of family, employee accommodation is designed exclusively for team members due to the remote nature of the location, park regulations and concession requirements. Family accommodation is therefore not available on-site, and any park entry fees, accommodation or travel arrangements for personal visits are the responsibility of the employee. Many of our leaders find this to be a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the world's most extraordinary destinations while becoming part of a close-knit leadership community.