Engineering Supervisor
Additional Information
Job Number26066593
Job CategoryEngineering \& Facilities
Location10 Wardour Street, London, England, United Kingdom, W1D 6QF
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Non\-Management
W LONDON \- CONTROL YOUR BEAT
Located in Soho, W London owns the stage in the epicentre of the city’s cultural core. Plugged in to the pulse of London’s energetic social scene, this is where louder\-than\-life Soho mixes with the glitzy West End.
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role leads all engineering and maintenance operations across the hotel—responsible for the building and physical plant, with an uncompromising focus on safety, security, compliance, and asset protection.
YOUR ROLE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
- Install, maintain and perform preventative maintenance
- Oversees the hotel’s physical plant, including mechanical systems, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems.
- Ensures full compliance with all regulatory, building and safety standards.
- Manages utilities (heat, light, power), identifying opportunities for energy conservation and operational efficiency.
- Develops specifications for service contracts and manages vendor relationships.
- Assigns preventative maintenance and repair work orders, ensuring timely and high‑quality completion.
- Oversees maintenance of guestrooms, public areas, back‑of‑house spaces, F\&B venues, hotel vehicles, and recreational facilities.
- Creates and delivers long‑term preventative maintenance and asset protection plans.
- Leads renovation and construction projects, from planning to on‑time, on‑budget completion.
- Manages tender processes, contractor performance, and compliance with project guidelines.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with local authorities (building/zoning, fire bureau, contractors, and vendors).
- Ensures the fire team understands all emergency procedures, equipment, and alarm systems.
- Performs monthly property inspections and regular room/public space checks to ensure premium standards.
- Evaluates the physical condition of facilities to determine required maintenance or upgrades.
- Recommends and coordinates additional services including painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings/equipment.
- Manages procurement of equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
- Controls parts and inventory management, recommend replacement of tools, appliances, and equipment.
- Calibrate all controls, gauges, meters, etc. Identify, locate, and operate all shut\-off valves.
- Order, mark, and stock parts and supplies as needed. Maintain inventory and purchase orders log.
- Inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
- Enter and locate work\-related information using computers.
- Complete the life safety checklist, including the fire\-pump run test and generator run test. Inspect fire sprinkler valves and alarm systems. Assist in development of disaster response protocols.
- Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
- Ensures all building licenses, inspections, and certifications are up to date.
- Oversees the maintenance and functionality of all life safety systems, including firefighting equipment, sprinklers, and alarm systems.
- Demonstrates leadership in guest hospitality, fostering a positive and elevated guest experience.
- Reviews guest feedback, satisfaction scores, and operational data to identify areas for improvement.
- Partners with hotel leadership to implement action plans that elevate guest satisfaction.
- Continuously drives improvements in service delivery and operational performance.
- Meals \- Tasty and Varied Complimentary Meals in our Green Room canteen.
- Service Charge \- Paid each month!
- Learning and Growing \- Access to the best digital and classroom based training resources and cross exposure opportunities
- Apprenticeships \- Opportunities to undertake an apprenticeship to support your development in your role.
- Holiday \- 20 days of holiday excluding public holidays (enhanced holiday benefit based on length of service)
- Uniform \- Complimentary dry cleaning.
- Company Pension Scheme – Save for your future.
- Take Care \- Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources \& Associate Assistance Service
- Celebrate \- Awards and Recognition Celebrations
- BenefitHub \- Access to further discounts for shopping, cinema tickets, technology and more!
- Events \- Monthly Calendar of Associate Focused \& Fun Events
- Long Service Recognition \- Dedicated appreciation events for when you reach career milestones within the company.
- Global Marriott Hotel Discounts – Accessible to you and your loved ones, travel the world with Marriott International.
- Food \& Beverage Discounts \- 20% Discount in all F\&B outlets within Marriott Properties
- Spa Discounts – 30% discount in our Away Spa
Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of our recruitment process.
*W Hotels are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people\-first culture. We are committed to non\-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.*
W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned\-in, up\-for\-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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