Assistant Chief Engineer

Role summary

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The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in managing the hotel’s engineering and maintenance operations. Responsibilities typically include supervising preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinating technicians and contractors, monitoring building systems, ensuring compliance with fire, health and safety regulations, controlling maintenance costs, and responding to operational emergencies. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, building services, or a related engineering discipline, together with several years of experience in hotel or commercial property maintenance. Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, lifts, fire protection, and local safety requirements is expected. The role requires leadership, practical problem-solving, good communication, budget awareness, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and on-call duties.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for its Asian-inspired service culture. 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 set in extensive gardens near Orchard Road, offering guest rooms, suites, restaurants, meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and wellness services. The company places strong emphasis on warm hospitality, service excellence, colleague development, sustainability, and operational standards. Engineering team members help maintain a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for guests and employees while supporting the hotel’s facilities, energy management, and business continuity. Benefits may include staff meals, training, medical coverage, hotel discounts, and opportunities for internal or international career progression, depending on the employment package.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, engineering, tourism, technology, finance, healthcare, and logistics. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its food, festivals, languages, and neighborhoods. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, and urban, with excellent public transport, modern healthcare, shopping, green spaces, and easy access to Southeast Asia. Housing can be expensive, particularly near the city center, so employees often compare shared accommodation, private rentals, and employer-provided housing. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass. An Employment Pass is commonly used for qualifying professional roles, while an S Pass may apply to eligible skilled technicians, subject to salary, qualifications, and quota requirements. Candidates should confirm current Ministry of Manpower rules, medical requirements, taxes, and relocation benefits before accepting an offer.