Director of Engineering

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The Director of Engineering leads all hotel engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations at Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline, along with substantial experience in hotel engineering and supervisory leadership. The candidate should understand building systems, electrical and mechanical services, fire and life-safety standards, energy conservation, preventive maintenance, and local regulations. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams and contractors, preparing budgets, controlling operating costs, overseeing renovations, responding to emergencies, and ensuring a safe, reliable, and comfortable environment for guests and colleagues. Strong communication, problem-solving, project management, and leadership skills are expected.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. The group is known for its Asian-inspired service, high-quality accommodation, dining, wellness, and conference facilities. Shangri-La Singapore is a landmark luxury hotel set among extensive tropical gardens near Orchard Road. It serves leisure and business travelers, major events, and long-stay guests through multiple accommodation wings, restaurants, recreational facilities, and meeting spaces. The company places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, service excellence, operational standards, sustainability, and employee development. Engineering leaders support these goals by maintaining the property, improving efficiency, protecting guest safety, and ensuring facilities meet luxury-hotel expectations.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, engineering, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, and tourism. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used in business and daily life. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, and convenient, supported by excellent public transport, modern healthcare, shopping, dining, and international schools. Living costs are high, particularly rent, although salaries and infrastructure are generally strong. Popular areas near Shangri-La Singapore include Orchard, River Valley, Newton, and Novena. Foreign employees normally require an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government approval. Candidates should secure a formal offer before relocating, arrange accommodation, review healthcare coverage, and understand tax and employment regulations. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.