Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Director of Engineering oversees all hotel engineering, maintenance, utilities, and building-services operations. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in engineering, substantial experience in hotel engineering or facilities management, strong knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, local safety regulations, and sustainability practices. The candidate is expected to lead and develop the engineering team, manage budgets and contractors, maintain reliable operations, respond effectively to emergencies, and ensure guest comfort and regulatory compliance. Experience in a luxury hotel, large commercial property, or an international hospitality group is highly desirable. Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent luxury hotel set near Orchard Road, with extensive guest rooms, restaurants, gardens, meeting spaces, and leisure facilities. Its operations require large multidisciplinary teams covering guest services, food and beverage, engineering, housekeeping, sales, finance, and security. Employees generally work in a structured international environment with emphasis on service excellence, operational reliability, professional development, and guest satisfaction. Benefits and employment terms vary by position, experience, and company policy.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state and a major regional centre for hospitality, finance, technology, aviation, and business. Hotel and tourism professionals can find opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, attractions, and corporate facilities. The culture is multicultural, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Lifestyle is safe, efficient, and urban, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, healthcare, and entertainment, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; senior professional roles commonly use an Employment Pass, subject to salary and eligibility requirements. Candidates should secure a formal offer before relocating and confirm pass approval, accommodation, insurance, taxation, and dependent arrangements. Singapore has a tropical climate, so expect year-round heat, humidity, and frequent rain.