The Director of Engineering leads all hotel engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facilities operations. Requirements typically include a degree or technical qualification in engineering, substantial experience in hotel or resort engineering, strong knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, energy management, fire and life-safety standards, and local regulations. The successful candidate should hold relevant professional credentials where required and be comfortable managing budgets, contractors, projects, and multidisciplinary teams. Shangri-La expects a hands-on, commercially aware leader who can protect guest comfort, maintain reliable operations, improve sustainability, control costs, and respond effectively to emergencies. Strong communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a service-oriented approach and willingness to work flexible hours.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and beyond. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders brands. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, attractive destinations, and a strong focus on guest experience. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties in locations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Hotel teams commonly include colleagues from local communities and international markets, creating a multicultural working environment. Engineering leaders support the group’s commitment to safety, operational reliability, sustainability, energy efficiency, and well-maintained facilities while working closely with hotel leadership and other departments.
The Philippines offers hospitality, engineering, tourism, construction, healthcare, technology, and business-service opportunities, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other major resort destinations. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and respectful, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living and modern shopping in Manila to a more relaxed, outdoor-focused pace on the islands. Employees should expect tropical weather, traffic in large cities, and regional differences in infrastructure and living costs. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with assistance from the hiring company; requirements can change, so confirmation with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration is important. Relocation planning should cover accommodation, healthcare, tax registration, banking, transportation, and dependent arrangements. Local engineers may need Philippine professional licensing where applicable.
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