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Director of Engineering
Role summary
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The Director of Engineering leads all hotel engineering, maintenance, and building-services operations at Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong. The role typically requires substantial experience in hotel or commercial property engineering, strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire-life-safety, and building-management systems, and relevant professional qualifications. The candidate is expected to manage budgets, maintenance programmes, contractors, utilities, energy efficiency, statutory inspections, and emergency response. They will supervise and develop the engineering team, ensure guest comfort and operational continuity, support renovation projects, and maintain compliance with Hong Kong regulations and company standards. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, project-management, and cost-control skills are essential.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel line jobs only via the Labour Department's import scheme: 4-week local test, median wage, 2 local staff per import; managers get a General Employment Policy visa.
Watch for: Since 16 June 2026 kitchen and table-service jobs need a 6-week local test and 3 local staff per import; the hotel applies, you cannot apply yourself.
Official source: Labour Department: Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not for local hires; imported line staff are housed by the hotel, at most 20% of pay deducted (scheme rule) |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen or duty meals common; free for imported workers when provided (scheme rule) |
| Flights | None for local hires; imported workers get free flights both ways (scheme rule); managers negotiate |
| Service charge | Varies by hotel; ask how the service charge is shared before you accept |
| Contract | Imported workers: 24 months at most, then 7+ days home leave and a new approval (scheme rule) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
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 Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong is a luxury urban hotel located on the waterfront in Hung Hom, with views across Victoria Harbour and convenient access to Kowloon’s business, shopping, and entertainment districts. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company operating luxury hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia and other global markets. Kerry Hotel is known for its contemporary design, spacious guest rooms, restaurants and bars, event facilities, health and fitness amenities, and service-oriented approach. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, families, and major meetings and events. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with a strong focus on guest satisfaction, operational quality, safety, sustainability, and professional development. Engineering leadership is particularly important in maintaining a large, high-service property and ensuring reliable building systems.