About this role
At ibis Styles Rotterdam Ahoy, we are looking for a Chief Engineer who combines technical expertise, hospitality and leadership. You will have overall responsibility for the entire Technical Department and ensure that the hotel, guest rooms, public areas and technical installations remain safe, reliable and well maintained. At the same time, you will be actively involved in the day-to-day operation: troubleshooting technical issues, carrying out repairs and working hands-on wherever needed. This is not a role where you only plan and manage from a distance. We are looking for someone who keeps an overview, sets priorities and takes ownership, but who is equally comfortable replacing a light, repairing a lock, carrying out painting work or fixing a minor leak or technical issue when the operation requires it.What will you do?·
- Lead and independently organize the daily activities of the Technical Department.·
- Personally, carry out and coordinate daily repairs and maintenance in guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house areas, including lighting, sanitary facilities, locks, painting, minor leaks and technical faults.·
- Prioritize and follow up on technical issues, with a focus on speed, quality and minimal impact on our guests and hotel operations.·
- Develop, plan, execute and monitor preventive maintenance and the long-term maintenance plan (MJOP).·
- Monitor the technical condition and proper operation of building-related installations, equipment and facilities.·
- Manage and monitor the technical budget, maintenance costs, materials, inventory and capital investment proposals.·
- Request and assess quotations and coordinate external suppliers, maintenance partners and specialist contractors.·
- Manage and follow up on maintenance contracts, periodic inspections, statutory checks and certifications.·
- Prepare and supervise technical projects