Chief Engineer – Amsterdam (On-Site) | €4,000 pm

I am working with a prominent hotel in Amsterdam seeking a Chief Engineer to take full ownership of the technical service department. This is a high-impact role responsible for maintaining the operational state of the entire facility and building. You will act as the lead advisor to the General Manager on technical matters, managing a team of 2–6 members and overseeing large-scale projects such as renovations and equipment replacements.

Perks & Benefits:

• Monthly Salary: €4,000 per month
• Leadership: Lead, recruit, and develop a dedicated technical team.
• Project Ownership: Direct responsibility for renovations and major technical upgrades.
• Strategic Impact: Advise on investment proposals and implement energy-saving measures.
• Stability: Ownership of long-term safety, compliance, and maintenance standards.

Your Experience:

• Language Skills: Fluent Dutch is essential (written and spoken) for managing local certificates, municipal authorities, and Dutch-speaking external firms.
• Proven Experience: Minimum 5 years in a technical role with at least 3 years in a leadership/management position.
• Education: A completed HBO (Higher Professional Education) degree.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of electricity, gas, water, and structural engineering.
• Safety & Compliance: Expertise in hospitality safety aspects, environmental reporting, and managing legal permits/certificates.
• Operational Management: Experience in work scheduling, performance reviews, and quality control of technical execution.
• Vendor Management: Skilled in evaluating third-party quotes and managing external contractors (HVAC, elevators, cooling, etc.).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience monitoring energy-saving measures and maintaining energy/environmental reports.
• Experience with local inspection marks (e.g., elevator and fire safety equipment certification).

Core Competencies:

• Solution-Focused: You look past the problem to find the solution.
• Proactive: You anticipate bottlenecks and take action early rather than waiting for instructions.
• Decisive: You provide opinions backed by facts and intervene immediately if standards are not met.
• Resourceful: You efficiently organize time, resources, and people to ensure high-quality delivery.