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Technical Services Manager
Serena Hotels
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Position Summary
- The Technical Services Manager provides centralized technical oversight and engineering governance across TPSK properties in Kenya.
- The role focuses on standardization, compliance assurance, asset lifecycle management, risk mitigation, and CAPEX
- planning across the portfolio. This is a strategic and oversight position rather than a single-property operational role.
- Establish and enforce engineering governance frameworks across Kenya properties.
- Review and approve CAPEX proposals and technical specifications.
- Conduct portfolio-wide engineering audits and asset condition assessments.
- Standardize preventive maintenance systems and reporting metrics.
- Monitor statutory and environmental compliance across all units.
- Support major refurbishments and development projects.
- Oversee supplier performance and SLA compliance.
- Provide executive-level engineering performance reporting.
- Drive sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost optimization initiatives
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Professional registration with a relevant Engineering Regulatory Body (mandatory or strongly preferred depending on jurisdiction).
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in engineering and maintenance leadership within luxury hospitality or large-scale facilities environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in MEP systems, HVAC, power generation and distribution, fire & life safety systems, and building management systems (BMS).
- Proven experience in budget preparation, cost control, and CAPEX planning.
- Strong leadership track record managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Up-to-date knowledge of emerging engineering technologies, sustainability practices, and hospitality maintenance standards.
- Extensive experience in five-star hotels or upscale resorts, with a strong asset protection mindset.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate technical vision into operational execution.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and sound decision-making capability under pressure.
- High-level project management capability, including renovations and capital works oversight.
- In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance frameworks, building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance an...