Engineering Coordinator (UAE National)

Role summary

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The Engineering Coordinator supports the hotel’s engineering and maintenance department by coordinating work orders, preventive-maintenance schedules, contractor visits, purchase requests, records, and departmental communications. Candidates are generally expected to have administrative or engineering coordination experience, good computer skills, and strong organisation and follow-up abilities. A diploma or degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field may be preferred. The role requires clear communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy hospitality environment. As a UAE National position, the candidate must meet applicable Emiratisation requirements and demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to support safe, efficient hotel operations.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalised service, elegant surroundings, dining, wellness, and a strong emphasis on guest experience. In the United Arab Emirates, Shangri-La operates prominent properties, including hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company typically offers structured roles across hotel operations, engineering, finance, guest services, food and beverage, and administration. Employees may receive benefits such as accommodation or housing support, meals, transport, medical coverage, staff discounts, and training, depending on the property and employment contract. Shangri-La also promotes cultural awareness, service excellence, teamwork, and career development within the wider group.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the broadest range of hotel, tourism, engineering, construction, retail, and service-sector opportunities. The country is modern, multicultural, and generally safe, combining high-rise cities, desert landscapes, beaches, shopping, and a diverse international population. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are pleasant and popular for outdoor activities. English is widely used at work, although Arabic is the official language. Employers usually sponsor work visas, residence permits, medical checks, and Emirates ID applications; employees should not work on a tourist visa. Relocation packages vary and may include accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, and annual flights. Living costs, especially rent in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, can be high, so candidates should review the full benefits package, probation terms, working hours, and gratuity provisions before accepting an offer.