Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Director of Engineering leads all engineering, maintenance, utilities, and property-facilities operations at a Shangri-La hotel or resort. Requirements typically include a degree or technical qualification in engineering, substantial experience in hotel or resort engineering, strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire-safety, and building systems, and familiarity with local regulations. The candidate is expected to manage preventive maintenance, capital projects, energy conservation, budgets, contractors, and emergency response. Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential, together with the ability to maintain high safety, environmental, operational, and guest-service standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a global luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for high standards of service, distinctive Asian hospitality, and well-established hotel and resort brands. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets, including hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses. Shangri-La properties generally emphasize personalized guest experiences, elegant facilities, strong food and beverage operations, sustainability, and employee development. In the Philippines, the company has operated prominent luxury properties in destinations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. A Director of Engineering contributes directly to the reliability, safety, efficiency, and presentation of these facilities while supporting the hotel’s commercial and guest-service objectives.