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Engineering Coordinator (Emirati National)

United Arab Emirates Shangri-La Estimated salary: AED 7,000–12,000/month, depending on experience and benefits
Role summary

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The Engineering Coordinator supports the hotel’s Engineering and Maintenance department by coordinating work orders, preventive-maintenance schedules, contractor access, purchase requests, records, reports and communication between engineering staff and other departments. Candidates should have administrative or engineering coordination experience, ideally within a hotel or large facilities environment, strong computer and documentation skills, and good spoken and written English. Knowledge of maintenance systems, health and safety procedures, procurement processes and basic building-services terminology is beneficial. The role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, reliability and the ability to prioritise urgent requests. As an Emirati National position, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate professionalism, willingness to learn hotel operations and effective teamwork in a multicultural workplace.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group originating in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. The group is recognised for personalised Asian-inspired service, comfortable accommodation, refined dining and well-developed leisure and business facilities. Shangri-La properties typically employ multicultural teams and place strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service excellence, operational standards and colleague development. In the United Arab Emirates, the company operates luxury hotels and resorts serving business travellers, leisure guests, families and high-profile events. Employment packages may include accommodation or housing support, transport, meals, medical insurance, annual leave and travel benefits, although the exact terms depend on the property, position and candidate’s eligibility.

What the job usually comes with in the UAE

Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.

HousingShared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers
Meals2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus
FlightsJoining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years
Service charge10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month
ContractUsually 2 years; probation 6 months at most
Leave30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law)
Income tax0%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the UAE?

How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation: workers' rights. Checked October 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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