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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, service requests, records, purchasing, and communication with colleagues and contractors. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in engineering, facilities management, hospitality engineering, or a related field, together with strong administration and organisational skills. Previous hotel or facilities experience is advantageous, as are basic knowledge of maintenance systems, Microsoft Office proficiency, and good English communication. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to prioritise urgent requests in a busy luxury-hotel environment. As a UAE National position, applicants must meet applicable Emiratisation requirements and demonstrate a professional, service-focused attitude.
Can I work in the UAE?
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How it works
How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.
Official source: UAE Government portal: Protection of workers' rights. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UAE
Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Shared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers |
|---|---|
| Meals | 2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus |
| Flights | Joining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years |
| Service charge | 10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month |
| Contract | Usually 2 years; probation 6 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% |
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.
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About Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri is a luxury waterfront resort in Abu Dhabi operated by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, an international hospitality group known for high service standards and Asian-inspired hospitality. The property forms part of the Qaryat Al Beri complex and offers guest rooms, suites, villas, restaurants, leisure facilities, meeting spaces, gardens, and access to waterways and private beaches. Its Engineering team helps maintain the hotel’s buildings, guest facilities, equipment, utilities, and public areas to ensure safety, comfort, and operational reliability. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on personalised guest service, employee development, cultural awareness, and teamwork. Working at the Abu Dhabi property can provide experience in luxury hotel operations, exposure to international colleagues and guests, and opportunities to develop a career in hospitality engineering and facilities management.