The Assistant Director of Engineering supports the Director of Engineering in managing all hotel and resort engineering operations, including preventive maintenance, repairs, utilities, building systems, equipment, and compliance. Candidates are generally expected to have a degree, diploma, or technical qualification in mechanical, electrical, civil, or building services engineering, together with several years of experience in hotel or resort engineering. Strong knowledge of health and safety, energy management, maintenance planning, budgeting, and local regulations is important. The successful candidate should be hands-on, well organised, service-focused, and capable of leading multicultural teams. Good communication, problem-solving, contractor-management, and emergency-response skills are also expected, along with flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and on-call duties.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and recognised for its hotels, resorts, residences, and associated businesses worldwide. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa, with a reputation for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and distinctive guest experiences. In Mauritius, Shangri-La Le Touessrok Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort on the island’s east coast, known for its private-island setting, restaurants, golf, water activities, wellness facilities, and extensive guest services. Engineering teams play an important role in maintaining guest comfort, resort infrastructure, sustainability performance, and operational reliability. Shangri-La generally offers employees opportunities to work in an international environment, develop hospitality expertise, and progress within a global hotel organisation.
Mauritius offers opportunities in luxury hotels, tourism, food and beverage, engineering, construction, finance, technology, healthcare, and education. The culture blends Indian, African, European, and Chinese influences, with English widely used in business and Mauritian Creole common in daily life; French is also important. Lifestyle is relaxed and outdoors-oriented, with beaches, hiking, diving, watersports, markets, and a multicultural food scene. Popular resort areas can be expensive, while inland towns may offer more affordable housing. Overseas workers normally need an approved work or occupation permit before employment, and the employer usually supports the application. Requirements vary by nationality, role, salary, and qualification, so candidates should confirm current rules with the Mauritian authorities and the employer. Relocating employees should arrange certified documents, medical checks, accommodation, banking, insurance, and a realistic transport plan before arrival.
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