Assistant Director of Engineering – Pre‑Opening & Operations

About the role

The Assistant Director of Engineering will join the pre‑opening team of Four Seasons Resort Zanzibar, acting as the On‑Site Lead for engineering. After opening, the role transitions to supporting day‑to‑day engineering operations, ensuring safety, asset care, and guest‑impacting maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead handover, testing, commissioning, quality assurance and defect rectification during pre‑opening.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors and project stakeholders on inspections, functional testing and close‑out documentation.
• Support the resort engineering team with deep cleaning, sleep testing and operational readiness activities.
• Assist the Director of Engineering in daily operations, shift handovers, urgent defects and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance and fire & life‑safety readiness.

Required profile

• Relevant engineering qualification, technical diploma, trade or facilities‑management background, or equivalent hotel engineering leadership experience.
• Previous pre‑opening experience in luxury hotels or resorts, with exposure to project handover and operational readiness.
• Proven leadership coordinating engineering teams, technicians, contractors and vendors.
• Strong communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Preventive maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with HotSOS / CMMS systems.
• Technical records management.
• Fire & Life‑Safety compliance and safe‑work practices.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide.
• Complimentary dry‑cleaning for uniforms and employee meals.
• Accommodation and transportation provided.