Engineering Supervisor

Role summary

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The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for supervising the hotel’s maintenance team and ensuring that guest rooms, public areas, plant rooms, and equipment remain safe and operational. Typical requirements include a technical diploma or vocational qualification in electrical, mechanical, or building services engineering, along with several years of hotel or facilities-maintenance experience. The candidate should understand preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, health and safety procedures, and local regulations. Good leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills are expected. Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, energy conservation, contractor coordination, and maintenance records is valuable. The role also requires flexibility for shifts, weekends, and emergency call-outs.

About the employer

Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is a contemporary midscale hotel operated by Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. Located in Dubai’s Al Barsha district, the hotel serves business travellers, families, and leisure guests, with convenient access to major commercial areas, attractions, and transport links. Novotel hotels are known for practical comfort, friendly service, and facilities designed for both short and extended stays. As part of Accor, the property operates within an international network that offers structured hospitality standards, employee training, and opportunities for career mobility. Engineering colleagues support the reliable operation of guest facilities, building systems, and hotel infrastructure while contributing to guest satisfaction, energy efficiency, and safety. Benefits may include accommodation or housing allowance, transportation, meals, medical insurance, annual leave, and an employer-sponsored UAE work visa, subject to the employment package.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a highly international lifestyle across seven emirates. Dubai and Abu Dhabi provide strong opportunities in hotels, tourism, facilities management, construction, retail, aviation, and technology. The culture combines Emirati traditions, Islamic values, and a large expatriate community; respectful dress and behaviour are important, especially in public and religious settings. Life is modern and convenient, with excellent transport, shopping, healthcare, restaurants, beaches, and desert activities. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are pleasant and popular for outdoor recreation. Most overseas employees require an employer-sponsored work permit and residence visa. Employers commonly arrange medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and sometimes accommodation or transport. Candidates should confirm salary, housing, insurance, flights, working hours, leave, and end-of-service benefits before relocating. Dubai living costs can be high, particularly for rent, so the full benefits package matters.