Assistant Chief Engineer

Role summary

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The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the hotel’s engineering and maintenance operations, helping ensure reliable, safe and efficient building services. Typical responsibilities include supervising technicians, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, monitoring plant and equipment, managing contractors, controlling engineering supplies and supporting compliance with fire, safety and environmental regulations. Candidates are generally expected to hold a relevant engineering or technical qualification, with several years of experience in hotel, commercial building or facilities maintenance. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and building systems is valuable. The role requires practical leadership, good communication, strong troubleshooting ability, cost awareness and flexibility to respond to emergencies, shift work and operational demands while maintaining Shangri-La’s service standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for its Asian-inspired service, elegant properties and emphasis on genuine care. The group operates hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Shangri-La Singapore is a well-established luxury hotel offering rooms, suites, dining venues, meeting facilities, gardens, wellness services and extensive guest amenities. Engineering teams are responsible for maintaining the hotel’s physical infrastructure, guest comfort, safety systems and operational reliability. Working for Shangri-La typically offers exposure to a multicultural hotel environment, structured operating procedures and opportunities to develop within a global hospitality brand. The company generally values professionalism, teamwork, service orientation, technical competence and respect for colleagues and guests.