Director, Engineering – Europe

About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hotel management company. We manage over 120 hotels and resorts and 50 private residences in 47 countries around the world and growing. Central to Four Seasons employee experience and social impact programming is the company's commitment to supporting cancer research, and the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equality and belonging at Four Seasons corporate offices and properties worldwide. At Four Seasons, we are powered by people and our culture enables everything we do.

Based in the Four Seasons Regional Office in Geneva, the Director, Engineering (MEP) plays a key role in the successful delivery of Four Seasons Hotels, Resorts, and Residences across Europe. The role oversees the design and construction of all MEP systems and major CAPEX project activities, ensuring they align with brand standards, support operational needs, and meet sustainability and regional requirements.

What You Will Do

• Lead reviews of MEP, Fire Life Safety, and Security systems at key design and construction phases to ensure alignment with Four Seasons standards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, owners, and consultants to deliver efficient, maintainable, and regionally appropriate MEP systems
• Monitor project progress and escalate unresolved or non-compliant conditions through the VP of Engineering
• Participate in site visits to assess construction quality and review shop drawings, equipment specifications, and material samples
• Support Pre-Opening Directors of Engineering with commissioning programs and Engineering Pre-Opening Guidelines (EPOG)
• Gather feedback from operations to improve future MEP design and construction processes and track product performance over time
• Update and maintain Four Seasons MEP Engineering Standards, and support broader initiatives such as Sustainability, ESG, and GRMS
• Prequalify and recommend MEP consultants and meet with suppliers to review products and services
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives led by the global Engineering team

What You Bring

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Licensed/Registered Professional status (e.g., P.Eng.); LEED certification beneficial
• At least 10 years' experience in international MEP consultancy with a focus on luxury hotel, resort, and residential projects
• Familiarity with European markets and regulatory environments; experience working in Europe is required
• Strong technical expertise in hotel planning, MEP systems design, and related construction processes
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Proficiency in CAD or other drafting software, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Acrobat

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
• Meal & medical allowance
• Hybrid working model from our Geneva Regional Office

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position, based in Geneva with frequent travel (approximately 40% of time), depending on project activity

Additional Information
Four Seasons is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland or be eligible for a Swiss work permit.