About the company
Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences.
We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each with high-end service. Utopia also offers a wider ecosystem of leisure experiences and services available both to those staying on property and to external visitors.
Utopia designs and builds its properties in-house. Our team works across the full journey: from concept and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape, guest experience, and long-term operation. For architects and designers, this means working on properties from the ground up, with the ability to influence how each place is planned, built, and experienced. For hospitality professionals, it means joining a brand where service is personal, attentive, and built around each guest’s stay.
We’re a young, ambitious team with high standards and a hands-on approach. We value strong ideas, practical thinking, attention to detail, and people who are ready to take responsibility for their part of the work. If you’re interested in architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we invite you to grow with Utopia.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and reliable Head of Maintenance to oversee the full upkeep and technical management of a prestigious private ultra-luxury villa in Pedralbes, Barcelona. This is a hands-on role requiring broad technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to resolve issues swiftly and discreetly — before they ever impact the household's experience. The ideal candidate takes full ownership of the property's condition, manages external contractors with confidence, and ensures every system, space, and surface is always in perfect working order.
Key responsibilities-
Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and improvements throughout the villa — plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general handyman tasks to the highest standard.
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Develop and manage a preventive maintenance schedule for all systems — HVAC, pool, irrigation, electrical, security, and home automation — ensuring zero disruption to the household.
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Source, coordinate, and supervise external contractors and specialist service providers — ensuring quality control, punctuality, and discretion at all times.
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Oversee outdoor areas including gardens, terraces, pool, and exterior structures — coordinating landscaping and seasonal upkeep to maintain impeccable presentation year-round.
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Proactively identify and address potential issues before they escalate — a problem-solver who anticipates, acts, and reports without needing to be asked.
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Manage maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment inventory — controlling costs, tracking warranties, and maintaining detailed records of works carried out.
What we're looking for-
5+ years of experience in a maintenance or facilities management role, ideally within a luxury hotel, private estate, or high-end residential property.
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Broad technical skills across multiple disciplines — plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance. Knowledge of home automation systems is a strong plus.
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Good command of Spanish — English is a plus and will be valued for communication with the household team and principal.
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Absolute discretion and respect for the privacy of the household — the ability to work within a confidential private environment with professionalism and integrity.
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Highly proactive and solution-oriented — someone who takes full ownership, anticipates problems, and always follows through without needing to be chased.
What we can offer you-
Exclusive environment: work within one of Barcelona's most prestigious private residences
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Build and shape the kitchen culture and culinary identity from the ground up
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High-profile exposure: serve an elite private household within the international luxury circuit
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Competitive package: remuneration aligned with the exceptional level of this role
Due to the nature of this placement, the client's identity is kept strictly confidential. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage of the process
By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be collected, processed, and retained by the company solely for the purposes of managing and assessing my candidacy.
