The Director of Engineering oversees all hotel engineering, maintenance, utilities, and building-service operations. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in engineering, relevant professional licensing where applicable, and substantial experience in hotel or large-property engineering, preferably in a senior leadership role. The candidate should understand HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire and life-safety systems, energy management, preventive maintenance, and local regulatory standards. The role requires strong budgeting, project-management, vendor-management, and team-leadership skills. Shangri-La expects a hands-on, service-focused professional who can maintain a safe, efficient, and well-presented property while controlling costs, supporting sustainability initiatives, responding quickly to operational issues, and working effectively with hotel departments and senior management.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, and extensive facilities such as restaurants, spas, meeting venues, and leisure amenities. Its Philippine properties serve business and leisure travelers and typically operate with large multicultural teams. Shangri-La places emphasis on guest satisfaction, employee development, operational quality, sustainability, and consistent brand standards. Engineering leaders are central to maintaining the comfort, safety, appearance, and reliability of its properties, while also managing energy consumption, capital projects, compliance, and maintenance teams.
The Philippines offers hotel and resort opportunities across Luzon, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other tourism centers, with demand in engineering, hospitality, food and beverage, housekeeping, finance, and guest services. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English is widely used in the workplace. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living in Manila to a slower coastal routine on resort islands; tropical weather, beaches, festivals, and outdoor activities are major attractions. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company, while requirements can change by nationality and role. Relocation should include housing, transport, healthcare, taxation, banking, and typhoon-season planning. Candidates should confirm the exact work location, benefits, accommodation support, and immigration arrangements directly with Shangri-La before accepting an offer.
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