The Director of Engineering oversees the hotel’s engineering, maintenance, utilities, energy management, and building systems. The role typically requires a degree or technical qualification in engineering, facilities management, or a related field, together with substantial experience in hotel or large-property operations. Candidates should understand electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire-life-safety, and preventive-maintenance systems, and be familiar with Philippine regulations. Strong leadership, budgeting, project-management, communication, and problem-solving skills are expected. The successful candidate will maintain safe and efficient facilities, lead the engineering team, manage contractors and capital projects, control operating costs, support sustainability initiatives, and ensure reliable guest and colleague services in line with Shangri-La standards.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its Asian-inspired service, welcoming guest experience, and high-quality resorts and city hotels. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations under the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Its hotels commonly provide accommodation, restaurants and bars, meetings and events, wellness facilities, and recreational services. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, employee development, operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and guest safety. In the Philippines, the company has established luxury properties and is known for offering structured hotel careers across engineering, rooms, food and beverage, finance, sales, and other departments. Exact benefits and employment conditions vary by property, position, and local employment regulations.
The Philippines offers hospitality and engineering opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Hotel engineering professionals may find work in luxury resorts, business hotels, hospitals, property groups, and facilities-management companies. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and respectful, while English is widely used in workplaces. Island life can provide beaches, diving, outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle, although transport, healthcare access, utilities, and internet quality vary outside major cities. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, with documentation handled through Philippine authorities; requirements should be confirmed before travel. Relocation commonly involves employer support, accommodation assistance, medical checks, and advice on tax and local registration, but these benefits are not guaranteed. Candidates should verify contract terms, location, housing, working hours, and visa sponsorship directly with Shangri-La.
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