Engineering Supervisor

Description

Summary: The Engineering Supervisor will lead daily operations of the Engineering department, supporting the Director in maintaining hotel standards and leading a team of Shift Engineers. Highlights: 1. Lead day-to-day operational leadership of the Engineering department 2. Coach and mentor a team, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement 3. Help deliver exceptional guest experiences through quick maintenance responses **The Standard Lisbon** ----------------------- **Engineering Supervisor** ========================== **The Standard Lisbon** ----------------------- **Engineering Supervisor** ========================== **Let’s Go Lisbon!** **Opening in 2026, The Standard, Lisbon** marks our long\-anticipated arrival in one of Europe's most happening cities. Located at Palácio Santa Clara, the hotel rises above the colourful alleyways of Alfama, Lisbon's most picturesque neighbourhood, offering front\-row views of the river. Built atop the ancient College of St. Francis Xavier, which served as the Portuguese Royal Navy Hospital for over 200 years, the property is being reimagined by acclaimed architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho, blending heritage with a bold and unconventional future. Anchored in food, music, art and culture, The Standard, Lisbon will feature 170 guestrooms and 24 adjacent apartments alongside vibrant spaces for day and nightlife programming. The ground floor will welcome guests and locals with a lobby lounge, pharmacy bar, all\-day dining restaurant and multiple terraces, gardens and a pool deck. Upstairs includes a café, spa, gym and event spaces, while the rooftop bar and terrace are set to become one of the neighbourhood's most exciting destinations. At the heart of our hotels are our people who bring energy, personality and creativity to everything we do. As we prepare for opening, we are now looking for an **Engineering Supervisor** to join our Engineering team and help bring this exciting new property to life. **Your Role** As our **Engineering Supervisor**, you will be the day\-to\-day operational leader of the Engineering department, supporting our Director of Engineering in maintaining every aspect of the hotel to the highest standards. You will lead a team of Shift Engineers and Maintenance Assistants, ensuring preventative maintenance programmes, reactive repairs and engineering projects are delivered efficiently, safely and with minimal disruption to our guests and colleagues. This is a hands\-on leadership role where no two days are the same. From coordinating maintenance activities across guest rooms, public areas, back\-of\-house spaces, plant rooms and leisure facilities, to troubleshooting technical issues and supporting refurbishment projects, you will play a key role in keeping our hotel operating at its very best. You will supervise daily engineering operations, allocate workloads, monitor maintenance requests through our hotel management systems and ensure work is completed to Standard expectations. You'll also support inventory management, contractor coordination, purchasing activities and departmental reporting, while helping the Director of Engineering manage budgets and operational priorities. Beyond the technical aspects of the role, you'll be a coach and mentor to your team. You'll lead daily briefings, support recruitment and onboarding, encourage professional development and foster a culture built around teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. In the Director of Engineering's absence, you will confidently lead the department and ensure engineering operations continue to run smoothly. Working closely with every department across the hotel, you'll help deliver an exceptional guest experience by responding quickly to maintenance requests, supporting operational events and ensuring our building consistently reflects The Standard's design, quality and "Anything but Standard" philosophy. **Do you have what it takes to be our Engineering Supervisor at The Standard, Lisbon?** While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we don't take ourselves too seriously. Standard People are vibrant, dynamic and engaging, bringing personality, energy and creativity to everything they do. We're looking for a hands\-on leader who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, solutions\-focused approach. You'll thrive in a fast\-paced environment, enjoy leading by example and be passionate about maintaining exceptional standards while supporting and developing those around you. **Ideally you will have:** * Previous supervisory experience within hotel engineering, facilities management or a similar maintenance environment * Previous experience working with swimming pool and spa plant, systems and facilities would be an advantage. * Strong technical knowledge across building services, mechanical and electrical systems, and general hotel maintenance * A hands\-on approach with excellent problem\-solving and fault\-finding skills * Experience coordinating preventative maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance activities * The ability to lead, motivate and develop a small engineering team * Good understanding of Health \& Safety, Fire Safety and building compliance requirements * Experience managing contractors, suppliers and maintenance service providers * Strong organisational, administration and IT skills, ideally including experience using maintenance management systems * Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across all hotel departments * A proactive, positive and solutions\-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail * Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays, when operationally required * Fluency in English is essential, with Portuguese highly desirable **Pre\-opening hotel experience would be an advantage, but above all we're looking for someone who enjoys building teams, solving problems and helping create exceptional hospitality experiences.** If you think you have what it takes to become our Engineering Supervisor at The Standard, Lisbon, we'd love to hear from you. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment. **Whats in it for you?*** Join one of Europe's most anticipated lifestyle hotel openings * Complimentary meals whilst on duty (a meal allowance will be porovided pre\-opening) * Uniform provided and laundered (where applicable) * Extensive training and worldwide career development opportunities * Employee and Friends \& Family rates across The Standard and Hyatt Hotels worldwide * Discounts across our restaurants, bars and selected hotel services (restrictions may apply) * Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes through Hyatt's World of Care * Recognition and reward programmes * The opportunity to help shape the culture of a brand\-new hotel from day one