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Assistant Chief Engineer
Role summary
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The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in managing hotel engineering and maintenance operations. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in engineering, relevant experience in hotel or building services, knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems, and familiarity with local safety and regulatory standards. The candidate is expected to lead technicians, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, respond promptly to breakdowns, supervise contractors, manage energy and utility usage, maintain accurate records, and support renovation or improvement projects. Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills are important. Experience in a luxury hotel or large commercial property, together with relevant Singapore qualifications or licenses, would be advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Line jobs need a Work Permit only listed countries can get; others need an S Pass (SGD 3,300+ a month, 10% cap) or an Employment Pass (SGD 5,600+, points test).
Watch for: Work Permits go only to listed countries. Indians, Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis and Filipinos qualify for hotel housekeeping, porter, cook, kitchen and waiter jobs only, at SGD 2,000+ a month and within an 8% cap.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: Work Permit requirements for the services sector. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law), such as a dorm or shared flat; others rent |
|---|---|
| Meals | Varies |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer at the end (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Service charge | 10% added to bills; staff share set hotel by hotel, no law; unionised hotels used points or wages (2010) |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 days in year one, rising to 14 (by law); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La
JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La is a contemporary hotel located in the Tanglin and Orchard area of Singapore. It is part of JEN by Shangri-La, a hotel brand focused on modern, relaxed hospitality, practical comfort and locally influenced experiences. The property serves business travellers, leisure guests, families and events, with accommodation, dining, recreational facilities and meeting spaces. As a Shangri-La Group hotel, it operates within an international hospitality organisation known for service standards, employee development and multicultural teams. Engineering colleagues help protect guest comfort and operational reliability by maintaining essential building systems, rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities. The hotel’s location provides convenient access to shopping, healthcare, transport links and Singapore’s major commercial districts.