Chief Engineer| 12 Months Fixed Term

Where luxury, safety and asset excellence meet.

At Sofitel, we believe luxury is defined by the details. From the precision behind every guest experience to the seamless operation of our facilities, excellence is engineered behind the scenes by passionate professionals who take pride in their craft.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join the leadership team on a 12-month fixed term contract from April 2026, responsible for the strategic and operational management of all engineering, maintenance and asset performance across the hotel.

This role is critical to ensuring our property continues to operate safely, efficiently and at the exceptional standards expected of a luxury brand.

What you will be doing

Oversee building systems, preventative maintenance programs, compliance, project, and asset lifecycle management. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong technical capability, commercial thinking and the ability to lead and inspire a skilled Engineering team.

• Lead and manage the hotel’s Engineering department
• Drive a proactive preventative maintenance strategy to protect asset quality and reduce downtime
• Ensure full compliance with workplace health & safety, building regulations and statutory requirements
• Oversee plant, equipment and building systems, including HVAC, electrical, hydraulics and fire systems
• Manage external contractors, service agreements and engineering budgets
• Lead capital works, refurbishment projects and asset improvement initiatives
• Work closely with operational leaders to ensure engineering supports seamless guest experiences
• Develop and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
• Support energy management, sustainability and efficiency initiatives
• Respond to guest and operational issues with urgency, professionalism and practical solutions

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a Chief Engineer or senior engineering leadership role, ideally within hotels, resorts or complex facilities
• Strong knowledge of building services, preventative maintenance systems and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing capital works and contractor relationships
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams
• Sound financial and budget management skills
• Strong reporting and systems skills, with the ability to manage maintenance trackers and confidently use the full Microsoft 365 suite, particularly Excel
• Trade qualification or engineering certification (highly regarded)

Thrive in our Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach community

• Be part of a leadership team that understands the connection between asset excellence and guest experience.
• A high-profile, well-resourced property with ongoing asset investment
• Generous discounts on accommodation, dining, and lifestyle experiences across Accor’s global portfolio, for you, your family and friends.
• Tailored recognition and reward programs.
• Ongoing leadership development, mentoring, and career growth opportunities with solid pathways for progression beyond the fixed term agreement.
• Complimentary meals daily and parking onsite in the heart of Broadbeach.
• Confidential and complimentary wellbeing support and resources through a 24/7 dedicated contact line and comprehensive app, for you and your family.
• Inclusive and supportive culture where your creativity and passion shape the employee experience.

 

Apply Now - Let your Passion Shine

Please note that full AU working rights are required for this role with the ability to work an average of 38 hours per week.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.