Assistant Chief Engineer

Company Description

Discover Sofitel Sydney Wentworth – Where Heritage Meets Modern Luxury

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney’s first international five-star hotel, is an icon of Australian hospitality and a landmark of culture and creativity in the heart of the city. The hotel holds a special place in Sydney’s story, with a rich heritage that continues to shape its character and reputation both locally and internationally. 

Featuring 436 beautifully redesigned rooms and suites, an exclusive executive lounge, 14 versatile event spaces including one of Sydney’s largest ballrooms, and four award-winning dining venues, each reflecting Sydney’s evolving culinary scene, at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, we don’t just maintain a hotel — we preserve an icon. And now, we’re looking for an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to assist in leading the engine room behind it all.

Job Description

As Assistant Chief Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the Hotel's maintenance operations, ensuring our iconic luxury property continues to deliver exceptional standards across all guest-facing and back-of-house areas.

Working closely with the Chief Engineer, you will act as the department's second-in-command, helping lead a skilled engineering team while overseeing the day-to-day maintenance, safety, compliance and asset management of the hotel.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability and is ready to take the next step in their career within a luxury hospitality environment.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Supporting the Chief Engineer in leading the Engineering department and daily operations across the hotel.
• Overseeing preventative maintenance programs and the performance of building services, plant and equipment.
• Leading, coaching and developing the engineering team while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Managing maintenance priorities, contractor works and compliance requirements to the highest standard.
• Supporting capital projects, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Working closely with operational departments to ensure a seamless luxury guest experience.
• Acting as the department leader in the absence of the Chief Engineer and providing hands-on technical support when required.

Qualifications

Your keys to success in this role include: 

• Previous experience in a hotel engineering, facilities management or maintenance leadership role, ideally within a luxury hotel, premium hospitality environment or large-scale facility.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing engineering teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across building services, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance systems.
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance programs, contractor management, WHS and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays as required.

Additional Information

Why Join Sofitel Sydney Wentworth? 

We value our people and offer:

• Career development opportunities within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand
• Ongoing learning and development, working alongside industry leaders
• Global discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more across 100+ Accor hotels and partner venues worldwide
• Generous paid leave entitlements, including birthday leave, exam leave and up to 12 weeks parental leave
• 30% team member dining discount across our signature venues: Tilda, Bar Tilda, Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar
• Onsite perks including laundered uniforms, complimentary coffee (and only $2 barista-made), a $5 staff lunch buffet, and discounted city parking
• A complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know. 

Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.