Director of Engineering

Role summary

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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.

About the employer

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.