Director of Engineering

Role summary

Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.

The Director of Engineering leads all engineering, maintenance, and building-services operations at Shangri-La in Hong Kong. The role typically requires a degree or higher diploma in engineering, building services, facilities management, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience in hotel engineering or a comparable luxury property. Professional knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire and life-safety systems, energy management, and local compliance requirements is expected. The successful candidate will manage budgets, preventive-maintenance programmes, contractors, capital projects, and engineering colleagues while ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient hotel operations. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, planning, and stakeholder-management skills are essential. Cantonese and English proficiency may be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is known for its warm Asian hospitality, premium accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, meetings and events, and high service standards. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts forms part of Shangri-La Asia Limited, which also has interests in property and related businesses. Its properties generally place strong emphasis on guest experience, colleague development, operational quality, sustainability, and local cultural connection. Working for Shangri-La can provide exposure to international hotel practices, luxury-service operations, large engineering systems, and multicultural teams. Benefits vary by property and may include medical coverage, meals, staff accommodation or allowances, leave, training, and hotel discounts.