Assistant Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Assistant Director of Engineering supports the Director of Engineering in managing hotel maintenance, building services, utilities, and engineering operations. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in engineering, relevant experience in hotel or commercial property maintenance, and sound knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire-safety, and preventive-maintenance systems. The candidate should be capable of supervising technicians, coordinating contractors, controlling budgets, maintaining statutory compliance, and responding effectively to operational emergencies. Shangri-La expects a hands-on, organised leader with strong communication skills, attention to detail, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to maintain safe, reliable facilities while minimising energy and operating costs.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The brand is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, extensive dining, wellness facilities, and carefully maintained properties. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates well-established urban and resort destinations, offering career opportunities in engineering, rooms, food and beverage, finance, sales, and guest services. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with training and internal development opportunities. Engineering leaders support the guest experience by ensuring that guestrooms, public areas, kitchens, plant rooms, utilities, and safety systems operate efficiently, sustainably, and in accordance with Malaysian regulations and the company’s operating standards.