Assistant Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Assistant Director of Engineering supports the Director of Engineering in managing hotel facilities, building services, preventive maintenance and daily engineering operations. The role typically requires a diploma or degree in engineering, facilities management or a related field, along with several years of experience in hotel engineering, preferably within a luxury or international property. Candidates should understand electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire and life-safety systems, and local regulatory requirements. Strong leadership, budgeting, contractor management and problem-solving skills are expected. The successful candidate will supervise engineering colleagues, maintain reliable and safe facilities, control costs, respond quickly to breakdowns and support energy-saving and sustainability initiatives while meeting Shangri-La service standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La and Traders Hotels. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and distinctive resort and city properties. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates established hotels and resorts serving business travellers, holidaymakers, families and events guests. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and may receive benefits such as staff accommodation or meals, medical coverage, training, service-charge participation and discounted stays, depending on the property and employment package. Engineering leaders are important to maintaining guest comfort, safety, sustainability and the physical standards expected of a premium hotel.