Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Director of Engineering leads all hotel engineering, maintenance, and building-services operations, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire-life safety, and preventive maintenance. Candidates should have substantial engineering experience in a luxury hotel or large commercial property, strong leadership skills, and relevant technical qualifications. The role requires knowledge of local safety regulations, energy management, budgeting, contractor supervision, and emergency procedures. Shangri-La expects a hands-on, service-minded leader who can protect guest comfort, maintain high operating standards, control costs, and develop an effective engineering team.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is known for its warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and portfolio of upscale properties under the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a major five-star property set near Orchard Road, offering guestrooms, suites, restaurants, event facilities, gardens, and extensive leisure amenities. The company places strong emphasis on guest experience, operational excellence, sustainability, employee development, and creating a welcoming workplace. Engineering leaders support the property by ensuring safe, reliable, efficient, and well-maintained facilities for guests, colleagues, and business operations.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, engineering, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used at work. Life is safe, efficient, and convenient, although housing and daily expenses can be high. The city offers excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, waterfront areas, and easy access to Southeast Asia. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, with approval depending on qualifications, salary, and prevailing government criteria. Employers often assist with applications and relocation, but candidates should confirm housing, medical coverage, taxation, and dependent-pass arrangements before accepting an offer. Singapore’s warm, humid climate suits year-round outdoor living, though heavy rain is common.