Director of Engineering

Shangri-La Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shangri-La Group seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering Team across its luxury hotel portfolio, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient building systems. The role focuses on safeguarding assets, elevating guest experiences, and driving energy conservation initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a Building Services or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree, preferably with Chartered status, and have proven leadership in prestigious hotel environments (500+ rooms).

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer preferred.
• Experience as Director of Engineering / Head of Engineering in large-scale luxury hotels (500 keys+).
• Experience with high-rise buildings, mixed-use complexes, and renovations is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, upgrades, and installation of all building systems, ensuring compliance with fire, life, and safety standards.
• Lead and manage the Engineering Team to ensure efficient daily operations and exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Provide technical solutions and troubleshooting to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify and resolve engineering issues proactively.
• Ensure quality and compliance in all repair and maintenance work for both in-house and outsourced.
• Manage budgets, special projects, preventive maintenance programs, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Lead emergency response for all facility-related incidents.
• Maintain current licenses, permits, and certifications for building and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to engineering audit and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

English and Chinese

Education

Degree in Building Services or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (preferred)

Job description

Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, Shangri-La Group has grown from a single hotel business to a diverse and integrated global portfolio comprising quality real estate and investment properties, wellness and lifestyle facilities. Today, the Group owns, operates and manages 100+ hotels under our family of five brands: Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Shangri-La Signatures, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders.

About Us

Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, Shangri-La Group has grown from a single hotel business to a diverse and integrated global portfolio comprising quality real estate and investment properties, wellness and lifestyle facilities. Today, the Group owns, operates and manages 100+ hotels under our family of five brands: Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Shangri-La Signatures, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders.

An urban resort, where style meets innovation: With pride of place on Kowloon’s vibrant waterfront, at the heart of Hung Hom Bay, Kerry Hotel is an urban lifestyle resort offering guests unique dining concepts, extraordinary spaces and spectacular harbour views. The hotel also boasts the largest hotel meeting, event and catering facilities in the city. With the Whampoa MTR Station on its doorstep, the hotel is only steps away from Tsim Sha Tsui East shopping district.

About The Role

As a Director of Engineering, you will be supervising the Engineering Team to ensure daily operations with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, upgrades, and installation of all building systems, including Electrical, Air-conditioning & Ventilation, Sanitary and Plumbing, ensuring compliance with fire, life, and safety standards.
• Lead and manage the Engineering Team to ensure efficient daily operations and exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Provide technical solutions and troubleshooting to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify and resolve engineering issues proactively.
• Ensure quality and compliance in all repair and maintenance work for both in-house and outsourced.
• Manage budgets, special projects, preventive maintenance programs, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Lead emergency response for all facility-related incidents.
• Maintain current licenses, permits, and certifications for building and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to engineering audit and standards.

About You

• Degree in Building Services or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; preferably Chartered Engineer.
• Proven background and experience as Director of Engineering / Head of Engineering of large-scale luxury Hotels (500 keys + with multiple outlets and function spaces).
• Experience with high-rise building environment, multi-purpose complex (mixed-use commercial, mall, office) and renovation projects would be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Why Join Us

• A workplace that values your passion and supports self-realization and personal growth.
• Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance your professional craft and leadership skills.
• Competitive benefits, recognition programs, and colleague stay/travel perks that reward your contribution and dedication.
• Teams that promote inclusion and respect, value diversity, and foster a secure environment where everyone can thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed. All information provided by applicants will be treated in and used only for recruitment purposes.

We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.