Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Director of Engineering leads the hotel’s engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring reliable building services, guest comfort, safety, and regulatory compliance. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience in hotel engineering and leadership. The successful candidate should understand HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire-life-safety systems, energy management, preventive maintenance, and capital projects. Strong budgeting, contractor management, problem-solving, and communication skills are expected. The role also requires the ability to lead a multicultural team, respond effectively to operational emergencies, support sustainability initiatives, and maintain high Shangri-La standards for service, safety, and asset protection.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, 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, personalised service, and premium guest experiences. Shangri-La Singapore is an established luxury hotel set in extensive landscaped grounds near Orchard Road. It offers accommodation, restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, meeting spaces, and extensive event services. Employees work in a multicultural environment where operational excellence, guest satisfaction, sustainability, and professional development are important. Engineering leaders support the property by protecting its infrastructure, managing operating costs, maintaining regulatory standards, and ensuring that guests and colleagues enjoy a safe, comfortable, and smoothly functioning hotel.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, engineering, facilities management, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used at work. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, and urban, offering excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, and easy regional travel, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to prevailing salary and eligibility requirements. Employers usually guide applicants through the application process. Relocating workers should budget for accommodation, deposits, healthcare, transport, and insurance, and verify tax, pass, and employment conditions before moving. Singapore’s hot, humid climate and fast-paced working culture are also important considerations.