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Engineering Supervisor
Role summary
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The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance and engineering operations at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London. Requirements typically include proven experience in hotel, commercial building, or facilities engineering; practical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and building systems; and an understanding of health and safety procedures. Relevant technical qualifications and experience supervising colleagues or contractors are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, respond quickly to faults, coordinate preventive maintenance, keep accurate records, manage contractors, and support a safe, comfortable environment for guests and colleagues. Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a professional service attitude are essential, including the ability to work shifts, weekends, and respond to emergencies.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Jumeirah Carlton Tower
Jumeirah Carlton Tower is a luxury hotel in London’s Knightsbridge, operated by Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality group and part of Dubai Holding. The hotel is known for refined accommodation, high-end dining, attentive personal service, and its location near Sloane Street, Hyde Park, and major cultural and shopping attractions. Following a major refurbishment, the property combines contemporary interiors with the established reputation of the Carlton Tower brand. Its operation includes guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, events, and extensive building services. Employees work in a demanding international hospitality environment where presentation, discretion, technical reliability, and guest satisfaction are important. Jumeirah generally promotes service excellence, professional development, and multicultural teamwork across its hotels and resorts.