The Director of Engineering oversees all hotel engineering, maintenance, utilities, and building systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operations. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, energy management, capital projects, contractor supervision, budgeting, and compliance with Thai laws and hotel standards. Candidates should have a degree or technical qualification in engineering, substantial experience in luxury hotels or large facilities, and strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and safety systems. Thai language skills are expected for this Thai-designated role, along with leadership, budgeting, problem-solving, communication, and the ability to manage engineering teams and emergency situations.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia. The company is known for refined service, comfortable accommodations, distinctive dining, wellness facilities, and strong attention to local culture. Shangri-La properties typically serve business travelers, leisure guests, families, and high-end events. In Thailand, the group has operated prominent properties including Shangri-La Bangkok and resort locations, offering international standards alongside Thai hospitality. Employees can generally expect structured operating procedures, multicultural teams, professional development opportunities, and benefits associated with an established international hotel brand. Engineering leaders support the guest experience by maintaining reliable, safe, sustainable, and attractive facilities.
Thailand offers many island destinations, including Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Chang, and Koh Tao. Hospitality jobs are common in resorts, hotels, restaurants, spas, marine-tourism businesses, and property operations, although Bangkok provides the widest range of corporate and luxury-hotel roles. Island life is generally warm, social, and relaxed, with beaches, outdoor activities, fresh food, and a lower-cost lifestyle than many international cities. Phuket and Samui have established expatriate communities, international schools, hospitals, airports, and better year-round services. Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are more relaxed but can be seasonal. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before legally working; requirements vary by nationality and role. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, housing, healthcare, transport, salary taxation, and contract conditions before relocating. Thailand's hot, humid climate and monsoon seasons should also be considered.
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