Senior Fit-Out & Finishing Engineer – Hospitality Projects

Senior Fit-Out & Finishing Engineer – Hospitality ProjectsRelocation to Zambia Required: Immediate JoiningRole SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Fit-Out & Finishing Engineer with strong experience in luxury hospitality projects, particularly 4-star and 5-star hotels. The role is responsible for managing the execution, coordination, inspection, and handover of all architectural finishes, interior fit-out works, FF&E interface, and related MEP coordination to ensure delivery in line with design intent, brand standards, quality benchmarks, and project deadlines.This position requires a candidate with proven site experience in high-end hotel projects, a strong eye for detail, and the technical ability to coordinate finishing works with MEP services, life safety requirements, and operational functionality.Key Responsibilities1) Fit-Out, Finishing, and Execution ManagementOversee the installation and execution of all hard finishes including stone, tile, marble, decorative metal, timber cladding, joinery, gypsum works, and waterproofing.Supervise all soft finishes including wallcoverings, paint systems, specialty coatings, carpets, acoustic treatments, and final FF&E integration.Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, control samples, and project specifications.Monitor finishing sequences to ensure proper coordination between civil, architectural, MEP, and FF&E activities.2) MEP and Architectural CoordinationReview architectural and MEP shop drawings to identify and resolve interface issues and clashes before installation.Ensure ceiling layouts, wall finishes, access panels, grilles, sprinklers, detectors, lighting fixtures, switches, and outlets are properly coordinated with the final interior design.Verify that all finished areas maintain required access to MEP systems without compromising aesthetics, functionality, or maintenance requirements.Coordinate closely with consultants, designers, MEP engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain alignment between design intent and site execution.3) Hospitality Quality and Brand ComplianceEnsure all finishes meet the required standards for luxury hospitality projects, including appearance, durability, acoustic performance, moisture resistance, and fire-rating requirements.Monitor compliance with hotel operator and brand standards, including mock-up approval, sample matching, room standards, public area finishing quality, and back-of-house durability requirements.Support inspections related to operator requirements and final brand acceptance.4) Snagging, Testing, and HandoverLead the inspection and snagging process for guestrooms, corridors, public areas, BOH spaces, and service areas.Track, close, and verify all defects prior to consultant inspection, client handover, and hotel operational readiness.Ensure completed areas are protected from damage and handed over in a clean, defect-free condition.Support final handover documentation, including inspection records, material approvals, as-built markups, and close-out coordination.5) Site Management and Subcontractor ControlSupervise finishing subcontractors and vendors to ensure productivity, workmanship quality, and compliance with the approved program.Review daily progress, identify risks to milestones, and implement recovery actions where required.Ensure proper handling, storage, and protection of finishing materials and installed works.Enforce project HSE requirements across all finishing and fit-out activities.Candidate RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.Minimum 8–10 years of overall site experience, with at least 5 years focused on hospitality fit-out and finishing works.Proven experience on luxury hotel projects, preferably 4-star or 5-star properties.Strong knowledge of:architectural finishes and fit-out executionhotel room and public area finishing standardswaterproofing, joinery, ceiling coordination, and defect preventionMEP coordination in finished spacesAbility to read and interpret architectural, ID, and MEP shop drawings.Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; working knowledge of Revit/BIM coordination is preferred.Strong understanding of quality control, inspection procedures, mock-ups, material approvals, and handover requirements.Excellent coordination, leadership, and communication skills.Ability to perform under tight deadlines and manage works against critical opening milestones.Preferred ExperienceExperience working on projects for international hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Accor, or IHG.Familiarity with hotel operator inspections, mock-up approvals, and brand standard compliance processes.Experience in managing room handover sequencing and pre-opening snag closure.#J-18808-Ljbffr