Are you ready to be at the heart of an exciting hotel opening and shape the future of upscale hospitality in Cairo? **voco Cairo Arabella Plaza** , the first voco™ by IHG in Egypt, is seeking a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead our technical operations and ensure seamless excellence from day one. As the **Chief Engineer,** you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing this 80-key premium hotel to life, overseeing cutting-edge facilities, sustainability initiatives, and innovative engineering solutions. Located in the vibrant New Cairo, just 20 minutes from Cairo International Airport, this property promises unmatched accessibility and a fresh, unstuffy vibe—where thoughtful service meets playful sophistication. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, thrive in opening environments, and want to leave your mark on IHG’s growing legacy in Egypt, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help us deliver memorable stays with a touch of voco’s signature charm. **A little taste of your day-to-day:** **_Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:_** + Directing daily engineering needs to ensure the right team is always on the right task + Creating a safe, secure and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy + Maintaining and ordering parts and supplies whilst minimising waste and meeting our green initiatives + Being flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where we have to unexpectedly pull together to get a task completed + Building strong relationships with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others as needed + Inspect work assignments to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and within specifications. + Manage various maintenance and repair projects to ensure timely completion within budget and specifications. + Follow and enforce procedures that ensure the security of inventory such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., replenishes supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimizes waste. + Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. + Monitor performance and recommend and/or initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues. + Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction. + Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance as outlined in the Preventative Maintenance Program + Perform maintenance and repair work on the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable, etc. + Assist in educating/training employees on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and safety regulations. Inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets. + Ensure that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work. + May assist with other duties as assigned. + May serve as Manager of Duty as required. **What We need from you:** + Bachelor Degree in Egnieering + Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience + Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields + HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required + Hotel experience preferred **What you can expect from us:** We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. IHG gives every member of the teamthe room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. **_So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family._** Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.