Area Chief Engineer, Oslo

About the role

Radisson Hotel Group is seeking an Area Chief Engineer to lead and oversee engineering, security and technical operations across its hotels in the Oslo area. The role is hands-on but also focuses on leadership, project management, asset optimisation and supporting hotel engineering teams. It acts as a trusted advisor to hotel leadership, property owners and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support the Chief Engineers across the Oslo hotel portfolio, creating consistency and best practice.
• Oversee engineering operations so that maintenance, safety and technical standards are met.
• Plan and manage major refurbishment, renovation and technical installation projects from budgeting through execution.
• Manage CapEx projects, long-term investment plans and engineering budgets.
• Support engineering teams with procurement, investment applications, project planning and technical administration.
• Act as technical liaison between the group, property owners, contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programmes are planned, monitored and improved.
• Coordinate engineering strategies that maximise asset performance and minimise downtime.
• Oversee sustainability initiatives such as energy-saving projects and building system optimisation.
• Work with the security team on fire safety, emergency procedures, compliance inspections and technical safety programmes.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, health and safety requirements, fire regulations and group standards.
• Provide technical guidance to General Managers and hotel leadership.

Required profile

• An engineering qualification or degree, preferably in mechanical, electrical, building services or technical installations.
• Extensive experience leading engineering, maintenance or technical operations across multiple sites or complex properties.
• Experience managing large technical projects, renovations, CapEx investments and contractor relationships.
• Proven leadership experience coaching and developing teams.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of property maintenance, building systems and technical installations.
• Budgeting, investment planning and financial awareness.
• Planning, organisation and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution.

What we offer

• Career development and investment in employee growth.
• Inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups.
• Global benefits, including special hotel rates for staff and their loved ones.
• Local perks and rewards depending on the country.