The Director of Engineering leads the hotel’s engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring reliable utilities, safe facilities, guest comfort, and compliance with local regulations. The role typically requires a degree or technical qualification in engineering, substantial experience in hotel or building operations, and strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and preventive-maintenance systems. Candidates should be effective people managers, financially capable of controlling maintenance budgets, and confident coordinating contractors and capital projects. Shangri-La expects a hands-on, service-focused leader who can respond to emergencies, improve energy efficiency, maintain high safety standards, and work closely with operations and senior management.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for its hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. The brand is associated with attentive service, comfortable accommodations, extensive dining facilities, wellness offerings, and strong destination-based experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Its hotels employ large multidisciplinary teams covering rooms, food and beverage, engineering, finance, sales, security, and guest services. The company generally emphasizes warm Asian hospitality, operational standards, sustainability, employee development, and personalized guest care. Exact benefits and working conditions vary by property, position, and local employment terms.
The Philippines offers hospitality and engineering opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other major tourism destinations. Hotels, resorts, property developers, and facilities contractors regularly seek experienced managers, technicians, and service professionals. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and respectful, with English widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, though traffic, weather disruptions, and varying infrastructure should be considered. Foreign applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit alongside a 9(g) work visa; requirements can change, so immigration advice is recommended. Employers may assist with documentation, accommodation, relocation, or flights, but this must be confirmed in the offer. Living costs vary considerably, with Manila usually more expensive than provincial resort areas.
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