Technical Services Manager Job Serena Hotels
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Location: Tourism Promotion Services Kenya (TPSK) – Nairobi (Portfolio Governance Role)
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.
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Key Responsibilities
- 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
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
Core Competencies
- 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 analysis.
- Ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, multi-stakeholder, and high-pressure environments.
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How to Apply
Send your resume to Jobvacancy@kenya.serenahotels.com
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