Group Head of Engineering & Facilities

Location: London based, with regular travel across the Staycity portfolio.

Reports to: Chief Projects Officer.

At Staycity Group, we bring together two leading aparthotel brands — Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels — united by a shared commitment to modern, flexible hospitality. Across our properties and support teams, our goal is simple: to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and create an environment where our people can do their best work.

Role

As Group Head of Engineering & Facilities based in London, you will shape and deliver Staycity’s group-wide engineering and maintenance strategy, supporting our rapid growth and commitment to operational excellence across all aparthotel locations.

Benefits

• Paid family leave (<1 year of service)
• Flexible working patterns
• Bonus scheme that rewards high performers; based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
• Discounted rates for overnight stays for you and your family and friends
• Refer and earn scheme earn up to £/€550
• Cycle to work scheme to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet
• Education support to help you foster new skills
• Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in multi-site maintenance, engineering, or facilities management, ideally within hospitality, retail, or property.
• Strong technical expertise in M&E systems, HVAC, fire safety, and compliance frameworks.
• A strategic and analytical mindset, capable of translating operational data into actionable business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead diverse teams across multiple locations.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional qualification) preferred.
• Experience with CAFM systems, energy management, and sustainability initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills, with a hands‑on, proactive leadership style.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Staycity sites.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a group-wide maintenance and engineering strategy that supports Staycity’s growth, operational excellence, and brand standards.
• Advise the senior leadership team on technical, compliance, and property matters to inform business and capital investment decisions.
• Oversee and optimise maintenance operations across all properties, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and cost control.
• Develop preventive and reactive maintenance programs that maximise uptime, minimise disruptions, and extend asset lifecycles.
• Lead sustainability and energy initiatives to reduce consumption, improve performance, and drive ESG outcomes.
• Bridge development and operations, ensuring smooth transitions between new‑build projects, refurbishments, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, fire safety, building regulations, and all statutory obligations.
• Establish KPIs and performance frameworks using CAFM systems to drive reporting, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop regional and local maintenance teams, fostering capability, consistency, and a strong service culture.
• Design and deliver training programs to upskill technical staff and standardise practices across the group.
• Manage annual maintenance budgets, ensuring value for money through effective procurement and supplier partnerships.
• Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to Staycity standards.
• Lead capital expenditure planning for upgrades, refurbishments, and asset replacements to maintain resilience and efficiency.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment where ambiguity is met with enthusiasm and determination, and if you lead with kindness, clarity, and curiosity, we’d love to hear from you.

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