
Dubai Holding Real Estate
Director of Engineering (Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 23/11/2025
Job overview
Date posted
09/10/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 60,000 - 100,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
23/11/2025
Job description
Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre, a luxury serviced apartments property within Jumeirahâs global portfolio, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering function in Dubaiâs business district. The role provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability; oversees planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects to be completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards; provides technical direction, ensuring use of best practices, methodologies, and technologies to drive innovation and achieve technical excellence; identifies potential risks and challenges associated with engineering projects, develops mitigation strategies, and monitors risks across the project lifecycle; engages with internal and external stakeholdersâincluding executives, customers, partners, and regulatory agenciesâto understand needs, gather feedback, and communicate engineering initiatives and achievements; and drives continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department, including process optimization, efficiency improvements, and adoption of new tools and technologies to enhance productivity and innovation. The position requires exceptional project management across multiple priorities and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office to enhance efficiency and streamline processes, with at least five yearsâ experience in a similar role in a luxury five-star hotel environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the engineering team to cultivate collaboration, innovation, and accountability
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
- Provide technical direction and ensure the application of best practices, methodologies, and technologies
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risks throughout the lifecycle
- Engage with executives, customers, partners, and regulatory agencies to align needs and communicate initiatives and achievements
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, efficiency enhancements, and adoption of new tools and technologies
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to support successful project delivery and service standards
- Report progress, outcomes, risks, and improvements to leadership with clear documentation and updates
Experience & skills
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions
- Show proven leadership and team management skills to foster collaboration and motivation across teams
- Exhibit exceptional project management skills with a track record of handling multiple priorities successfully
- Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs to enhance efficiency and streamline processes
- Have at least five years of experience in a similar role within a luxury five-star hotel environment