Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Director of Engineering leads all hotel engineering, maintenance, and property improvement activities. The role typically requires a degree or diploma in engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline, along with substantial experience in a hotel, resort, or large commercial property. Professional engineering credentials and strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire safety, and building systems are advantageous. The candidate is expected to manage preventive maintenance, energy conservation, capital projects, statutory compliance, budgets, and engineering staff. Strong leadership, communication, contractor-management, and problem-solving skills are essential. The successful candidate should maintain safe, reliable, and efficient facilities while supporting Shangri-La’s service standards and guest experience.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and distinctive guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties in destinations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company employs professionals across hotel operations, food and beverage, engineering, wellness, finance, and commercial functions. A Director of Engineering contributes directly to the safety, comfort, sustainability, and operational reliability of a Shangri-La property. The organization generally offers structured procedures, international service practices, leadership development, and opportunities to work in a multicultural hospitality environment.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers engineering and hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Demand is strongest for experienced professionals in hotel operations, facilities management, construction, tourism, healthcare, technology, and business services. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Island life can provide a relaxed lifestyle, warm weather, beaches, diving, and affordable local food, although traffic, seasonal storms, and higher costs in major tourist areas should be considered. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and Alien Employment Permit, followed by the appropriate work visa, commonly a 9(g) visa; working on a tourist status is not permitted. Relocating candidates should arrange authenticated qualifications, medical checks, accommodation, banking, insurance, and tax registration. Employers often assist with visa processing and relocation, but arrangements vary by property.