Assistant Engineering Manager

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for an Assistant Engineering Manager to join our Engineering team. 

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the Engineering Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Assistant Engineering Manager is responsible for supervising engineers to uphold policies and procedures in accordance with Mandarin Oriental guidelines and for ensuring compliance to all local, state, and federal regulations.

As Assistant Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Provide daily supervisory support to Engineering colleagues and assist the Director and Engineering Manager in ensuring consistent adherence to hotel and departmental standards.

• Support the Director and Engineering Manager in maintaining the physical asset according to local codes, ensuring compliance with Mandarin Oriental's Fire Life Health and Safety Systems requirements.

• Assist in developing and implementing departmental SOPs and contribute to the execution of Preventative Maintenance programs.

• Perform daily administration of the facility’s main operating systems and provide hands‑on support to engineers in completing routine tasks.

• Support colleague training on emergency preparedness, communicate effectively across all levels, and represent the department in key meetings when the Director and Engineering Manager are absent.

• Set a positive example by upholding all hotel and departmental policies, ensure colleague compliance, and carry out tasks assigned by the Director and Engineering Manager, as well as by the Leadership Team of the hotel.

As Assistant Engineering Manager, we expect from you: 

• Valid EU Passport or Hellenic Residence Permit.

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role.

• Fluency in English.

• Strong overall computer literacy.

• Construction and/or facilities management background will be considered as a plus.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.

• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.

• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

• Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador. CEAs help to spread our unique Oriental heritage and act as role models, demonstrating how Colleagues will work together to deliver on our vision, mission and philosophies.

• Accommodation and laundry of linen.

• Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant.

• Uniform and laundry of uniform.

• Private Medical Insurance.

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