Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Director of Engineering oversees all engineering, maintenance, utilities, and building-services operations at Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, or a related discipline, together with extensive experience in hotel engineering and leadership. The successful candidate should understand preventive maintenance, energy management, fire and life-safety systems, environmental standards, and local regulatory requirements. Strong budgeting, project-management, vendor-management, and team-development skills are expected. The role requires a hands-on, commercially aware leader who can maintain a safe, comfortable, and efficient property while supporting guest satisfaction, sustainability targets, renovation projects, and the hotel’s operational standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and recognised for its Asian-inspired service and warm guest experience. It operates hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La Singapore is a flagship city resort located near Orchard Road, with extensive guest rooms, suites, restaurants, gardens, meeting facilities, and leisure amenities. The group places strong emphasis on service excellence, colleague development, sustainability, operational quality, and creating memorable experiences for guests. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and may benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, staff accommodation or meals in some locations, and hospitality-related benefits, subject to the specific employment package.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, engineering, finance, technology, healthcare, and tourism. The culture is multicultural, organised, and generally respectful of punctuality, service standards, and workplace professionalism. Life is convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable healthcare, safe neighbourhoods, international schools, shopping, and diverse food. Housing can be expensive, particularly in central areas, so relocation planning should include rent, transport, insurance, and schooling costs. Foreign professionals normally require an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or, depending on qualifications and salary, another appropriate Ministry of Manpower permit. The employer typically submits the application, while approval depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and prevailing regulations. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain, so suitable clothing and housing with air-conditioning are advisable.