Director of Engineering - Four Seasons Hotel Luxor, Egypt

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Perched along the banks of the Nile in the heart of Egypt's legendary ancient city of Thebes, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor will bring world-class hospitality to one of the world's most remarkable destinations. Set to open in 2027, the hotel will feature 200 guest rooms and suites with views of the Nile, exceptional dining experiences, a luxurious spa and wellness offering, family-focused amenities, and event spaces. Located moments from the iconic Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor offers a unique opportunity to be part of a landmark opening and help shape the future of luxury hospitality in one of the world's most captivating cultural destinations.

The Role of Director of Engineering:

Four Seasons Hotel Luxor is anticipated to open in 2027, and we are seeking a Director of Engineering to join our team and help shape its future!

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will be an integral member of the Hotel Leadership team that is collectively responsible for making key strategic and operational decisions for the hotel.

You will be responsible for providing professional direction and strategic leadership for the team of Engineering and Maintenance specialists responsible for all aspects of the hotel and building maintenance.  This position will include project management (including annual and long-term capital expenditures), procurement and planning, leading the day-to-day maintenance operations of the hotel, and budget planning and management.  You will also lead the Safety Committee and the energy conservation program.

Critical to the success of the role is the accomplishment of all responsibilities in conjunction with talent leadership and development, delivering the highest of standards consistently and ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests and employees.  As a member of the leadership team, you will provide short- and long-term strategic direction in conjunction with all operational needs of the individual departments. 

Our Ideal Director of Engineering candidate will have:

A minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive engineering leadership experience within luxury hospitality, including hotel pre-openings and capital project execution. Proven ability to provide strategic leadership while ensuring operational excellence across building services, life safety systems, sustainability initiatives, and complex hotel infrastructure.

You will possess deep technical expertise across critical hotel engineering systems, including high-performance HVAC, electrical distribution, mechanical plant operations, plumbing, Life Safety systems (NFPA and local code requirements), and centralized energy management platforms.  You will have successfully led large-scale MEP installations, testing and commissioning (T&C) activities, contractor performance, and the seamless transition of properties from construction through pre-opening, operational readiness, and stabilization.

Equally important, you will demonstrate experience navigating the regulatory landscape in Egypt, building strong relationships with statutory authorities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies while ensuring full compliance with all applicable building, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

You will bring strong financial acumen, with a proven track record in managing operating budgets, capital expenditure planning, asset lifecycle management, and sustainability initiatives.  Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence is essential.

A passionate and results-oriented leader, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, underpinned by the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism. With a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to service excellence, you will create a high-performance environment that supports team development, continuous learning, and long-term success.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of; the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.  We look for talent who share the Golden Rule – people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us.  As Four Seasons works towards phenomenal growth in the next decade, our most valuable partners continue to be our talent, with whom we have a strong relationship based on the Golden Rule. This relationship is made tangible by the awards received year after year by Four Seasons on a corporate level, as well as by our hotels, resorts and residences around the world, making us an undisputed “employer of choice.”