Engineering Coordinator (Emirati National)

Role summary

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The Engineering Coordinator supports the hotel’s engineering and maintenance department by handling administrative coordination, work orders, records, schedules, purchase requests, contractor communication and departmental reports. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in engineering, facilities management, hospitality administration or a related field, along with good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office or maintenance systems. Previous hotel or facilities experience is advantageous. The candidate is expected to be organised, dependable, service-minded and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers and other departments. Attention to detail, confidentiality, time management and the ability to prioritise urgent maintenance requests are important. As an Emirati National role, applicants must meet UAE nationality requirements and demonstrate a willingness to develop a long-term career with Shangri-La.

About the employer

Shangri-La is an international luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised for its service culture, elegant hotels and resorts, and warm Asian-inspired hospitality. The group operates properties across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America and other major destinations. Shangri-La hotels typically offer accommodation, dining, events, wellness and leisure facilities, supported by extensive engineering, operations and guest-service teams. In the United Arab Emirates, the company is known for luxury properties serving business travellers, tourists, families and high-end events. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with structured operational standards, training opportunities and career-development pathways. The group places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, professionalism and maintaining high-quality facilities. An Engineering Coordinator contributes behind the scenes by helping ensure that maintenance activities, documentation and communication are handled efficiently.