Engineering Admin Assistant

Job Description

The Engineering Admin Assistant supports the hotel’s engineering and maintenance department with daily administration. Typical requirements include strong organisation, computer and Microsoft Office skills, accurate record keeping, professional communication, and preferably previous experience in hotel engineering, facilities, or office administration. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate work orders, maintain maintenance records, prepare reports, manage correspondence, assist with purchasing and invoices, schedule meetings, and support technicians and engineering management. Attention to detail, confidentiality, teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment are important. Familiarity with maintenance systems and basic knowledge of hotel operations would be advantageous.

Company Info

Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites is an upscale Marriott property located in Dubai Marina, offering extended-stay suites and hotel accommodation for business and leisure travellers. The hotel provides spacious residences, dining facilities, meeting and event services, fitness and recreational amenities, and professional guest services. As part of Marriott International, the property operates within one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, known for established service standards, employee training, and international career opportunities. Engineering and facilities teams help maintain guest rooms, public areas, equipment, utilities, and building systems to ensure safety, comfort, and reliable hotel operations. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and are expected to demonstrate teamwork, hospitality, professionalism, and consistent attention to detail.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai offering particularly strong opportunities in hotels, tourism, aviation, retail, construction, technology, and business services. The culture combines modern international living with Emirati and Islamic traditions; respectful dress and behaviour are expected, especially in public and religious places. Dubai provides excellent restaurants, beaches, shopping, entertainment, public transport, and a busy expatriate community, although accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas. Employers generally arrange work permits, medical checks, Emirates ID processing, and sometimes accommodation, transport, meals, or health insurance. Candidates should confirm the full benefits package, contract terms, probation period, and visa arrangements before relocating. Summers are extremely hot, while winter offers more comfortable outdoor conditions.