Head of Engineering

About the role

Meridian Hospitality Group operates two boutique hotels, a collection of signature restaurants and a central production kitchen serving both in-house outlets and external clients. We are looking for a Head of Engineering to take ownership of building services, plant operations and maintenance standards across our portfolio.

The role covers mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration and building management systems supporting guest rooms, back-of-house kitchens, restaurants and event spaces. You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, manage external contractors and deliver capital projects and energy-efficiency initiatives while ensuring statutory compliance and safe working practices.

This position is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who can combine technical depth with people management — a strong communicator who will work closely with operations, F&B and procurement to keep operations reliable during high-occupancy periods, MICE events and weekend peak service. Meridian offers stability, a clear development path and the chance to shape sustainability and maintenance practices across a growing hospitality group.

About Meridian Hospitality Group

Meridian Hospitality Group is a Singapore-based owner-operator of boutique hotels and specialist F&B brands focused on contemporary Asian cuisine and curated guest experiences. We prioritise service consistency, sustainability and operational excellence across our properties and central kitchen.

What you can expect

• Multi-outlet hospitality group with stable ownership
• Central Marina Bay location with frequent corporate and MICE business
• Opportunities to lead CAPEX projects and sustainability programmes
• Strong in-house central kitchen supporting multiple dining concepts

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team (engineers, technicians and contractors) across hotels, restaurants and central kitchen
• Implement and oversee preventive maintenance programs for M&E, HVAC, refrigeration and BMS systems
• Plan, budget and deliver CAPEX and refurbishment projects in coordination with operations and procurement
• Ensure statutory inspections, certifications and licences are up to date and compliant with local authorities
• Respond to breakdowns and on-call emergencies to minimise downtime and protect guest/food safety
• Manage contractor performance, tender processes and supplier relationships
• Control maintenance budgets, monitor costs and identify opportunities for energy and cost savings
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs and safe work procedures
• Coordinate with F&B and events teams for pre-event engineering checks and post-event reinstatement

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Building Services or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years' experience in M&E/facilities within hospitality, hotels or large F&B/central kitchen operations
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial engineering role with multi-site exposure
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, electrical distribution and BMS operations
• Demonstrated experience managing statutory compliance and contractor/vendor management
• Proficient with CMMS or maintenance scheduling tools and MS Office
• Able to work flexible hours, be on-call for emergencies and attend site rounds during nights/weekends/public holidays
• Good English communication skills for reporting, vendor negotiations and cross-department coordination

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief cover note highlighting relevant hotel or central kitchen engineering experience to the contact email below with subject line 'Head of Engineering – Marina Bay'.