I am recruiting for my client, an established hotel in St John''s Wood, London, who is looking for a Chief Engineer to lead their maintenance team and oversee the upkeep of the hotel''s facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical engineer who enjoys solving problems, leading people and taking ownership. You will lead a small team, provide technical guidance on more complex repairs and coordinate specialist contractors to keep the hotel running smoothly. My client is particularly interested in candidates from an Armed Forces engineering background, including Royal Navy Marine Engineers, with transferable maintenance and team management experience. Chief Engineer Responsibilities: Lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team, allocating work and ensuring tasks are completed to a good standard. Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the hotel. Take a practical approach to fault finding, supporting the team with more complex maintenance issues and repairs. Arrange and oversee specialist contractors, following up on outstanding work and checking completed work. Manage the maintenance budget, purchasing and stock requirements. Support refurbishment and equipment replacement projects, working with the General Manager and external contractors. Work alongside the Health and Safety Manager to maintain safe working practices, compliance and accurate maintenance records. Manage staff rotas, appraisals and day to day team performance. Chief ..... full job details .....