PR/119946 | Chief Engineer

Position: Chief Engineer

Location: Koh Phangan, Surat Thani

Product: Resort & Spa

Responsibilities:

• The Chief Engineer oversees all aspects of the resort's physical assets and grounds across both the pre-opening and operational phases. This includes buildings, tents, technical systems, utilities, and landscaped areas. The role ensures guest and Employees  safety, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, and the long-term sustainability of the resort’s infrastructure and green spaces. 

• The Chief Engineer leads the Engineering team and manages key third-party service 

  providers (including landscaping and pest control), creating a culture of safety,

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Facilities Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in a senior engineering or facilities management role, preferably within a luxury hospitality environment. 

• At least 3 years in a managerial capacity, with extensive experience in maintaining high-end resort or hotel facilities (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, water and wastewater systems). 

• Experience in island or remote locations and/or outdoor / tented / glamping-style operations is a strong advantage. 

• Pre-opening experience (testing & commissioning, snagging, handover, and setting up maintenance programmes) is a strong advantage. 

• Experience managing 3rd-party technical service providers, particularly landscaping and pest control, is an advantage.