Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Director of Engineering oversees all engineering, maintenance, and property-related operations at Shangri-La Singapore. The role typically requires a degree or diploma in engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience in hotel engineering or a comparable luxury property. Candidates should understand building systems, electrical and mechanical services, fire and life-safety standards, energy management, preventive maintenance, and local regulatory requirements. Strong leadership, budgeting, project-management, vendor-management, and communication skills are expected. The successful candidate will lead the engineering team, maintain reliable and safe facilities, support refurbishment projects, control costs, improve sustainability, and ensure an excellent guest experience while meeting Shangri-La’s service and safety standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong8 Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is recognised for Asian-inspired hospitality, personalised service, elegant accommodation, and extensive facilities including restaurants, spas, meeting venues, and leisure amenities. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent city resort located near Orchard Road, set within landscaped gardens and serving business travellers, families, and luxury leisure guests. Its operations depend on high standards of guest service, property presentation, safety, sustainability, and operational reliability. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop careers across hotel departments and the wider Shangri-La network.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, engineering, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, and tourism. The culture is multicultural, shaped by Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international communities, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle is safe, clean, efficient, and urban, offering excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, beaches, and cultural attractions. Living costs are relatively high, especially rent, while public transport is affordable and reliable. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work pass. Directors and experienced specialists may qualify for an Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and Ministry of Manpower requirements; the employer usually manages the application. Relocating candidates should budget for housing deposits, healthcare, transport, and schooling if applicable. Singapore’s warm, humid climate requires adjustment, but its international environment and strong professional standards make it an attractive base for hospitality careers.