The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in managing hotel engineering and maintenance operations. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in electrical, mechanical, building services, or a related engineering discipline, along with several years of hotel, resort, or commercial-property experience. Relevant technical certifications and knowledge of Singapore safety, fire, and building regulations are advantageous. The successful candidate should be hands-on, reliable, and capable of supervising technicians, coordinating preventive maintenance, responding to breakdowns, managing contractors, and controlling engineering costs. Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills are expected, together with a service-oriented attitude and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and on-call duties when required.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and premium guest experiences. Shangri-La Singapore is a large luxury hotel set on Orange Grove Road near Orchard Road, offering guest rooms, suites, restaurants, conference facilities, gardens, and recreational amenities. Engineering teams play an important role in maintaining the property’s infrastructure, guest comfort, safety systems, utilities, and operational reliability. The company generally promotes professional development, teamwork, service excellence, and opportunities for employees to build careers across its international hotel portfolio.
Singapore is a compact, modern island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, engineering, facilities management, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. The culture is multicultural, orderly, and fast-paced, with English widely used in workplaces alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Lifestyle highlights include excellent public transport, diverse food, safe neighborhoods, shopping, parks, and easy access to Southeast Asia. Housing can be expensive, especially near the city center, so many employees consider shared accommodation or areas near MRT stations. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and occupation. Employers usually submit the application through Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. New arrivals should budget for rent, deposits, transport, healthcare, and daily expenses, and confirm eligibility, salary requirements, and employment conditions before relocating.
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