Director of Engineering - Amanpulo

Pamalican Resort, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Duty Meals

Monthly Food Store Allowance

Accommodation

Uniform, Laundry Service

Amanpulo Employee Discount

Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Public Hol

Health and Life Insurance

Air Transport Allowance

Job summary

Pamalican Resort, Inc. in Amanpulo, Palawan, invites a seasoned Director of Engineering to lead the resort's engineering team.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will ensure the delivery of high‑quality engineering services, compliance with Aman standards, and strategic maintenance planning across assets. The role requires a degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Building Management with 10+ years in a similar setting, fluency in English, and a proven track record in luxury

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Building Management.
• 10+ years in a comparable role with leadership experience.
• Experience as Director/Chief Engineer in luxury hospitality is ideal.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team to deliver high-quality services.
• Ensure adherence to Aman standards and preventative maintenance programs.
• Develop and monitor OPEX and CAPEX plans with budget controls.
• Coordinate with external contractors and oversee project delivery.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and fire/life safety policies.
• Provide regular reports to management and support operational decision making.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering and/or Building Management

Tools

Property Management Systems

Energy Management Systems

Job description

Location Overview

Join our team in Amanpulo. Blissfully marooned in the Cuyo Archipelago of northern Palawan in the Philippines, Amanpulo lies on Pamalican Island, a private island fringed with white sand beaches and pristine reefs. Offering a back to nature experience in supreme comfort and privacy, this tropical paradise is lapped by calm clear seas ideal for water sports, while sandy tracks lead to deserted coves and jungle-clad lookouts.

Director of Engineering - Amanpulo Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Director of Engineering to lead our Engineering team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you are responsible for the delivery of engineering services to the resort/hotel and ensuring ongoing compliance with all Aman standards and policies/procedures. They will implement Aman’s standards and brand objectives through a focus on engineering strategies and solutions.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the wider resort/hotel executive team and operation through the delivery of a high quality, efficient and structured engineering service Day to day management of the engineering team including workload assessments, directing operations and ensuring adequate resources are available at all times Implementation and ongoing adherence to a planned preventative maintenance programme for the resort/hotel Ensuring work orders for corrective maintenance and planned maintenance are completed to quality and time criteria Development and monitoring of OPEX plans to ensure adequate budget provision is made and value for money is obtained Development and updating of 5 year and annual CAPEX plans for the resort which should include a planned approach to asset replacement, development opportunities etc. Implementation of Aman Engineering standards for the resort/hotel Maintenance of a pro-active approach to ensuring all legal compliance requirements relating to engineering are met and that all certification is readily available Implement and monitor compliance against Aman Fire Systems Preventative Maintenance Policy. Report and execute any remedial actions necessary to ensure systems are operational and provide effective protection. Appointment of external contractors as required and ongoing monitoring of performance and quality standards for services and works Arrange structural integrity surveys on a period or ad-hoc basis as required and ensure that any remedial actions are undertaken in a timely manner. Responsibility for maintenance of the resort/hotel maintenance management system (MMS) Development, implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures for the resort/hotel Participate in any projects being planned/carried out within the resort/hotel and act as local liaison with Aman Technical Services as required Provision of regular and ad-hoc reports for resort/hotel management and submission of monthly snapshot report for Corporate Engineering Monitoring energy and water management programs to ensure cost effective use of utilities

Qualifications

A degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering and/ or Building Management or 10 years' experience in a comparable position. Held position of Director/ Chief Engineer in a luxury hospitality environment. Preferable prerequisite is experience in the Hotel industry; however, a similar service-oriented industry will be considered Could have previously held positions as Maintenance Manager Fluent in English (further languages desirable) Responsible self-starter, capable of handling multi-faceted projects and of working under pressure. Team player who values teamwork, has good team building skills and is able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees. Excellent analytical skills, a proactive problem solver. Personable and pleasant to deal with. Discreet, reliable, diplomatic. Understands and respects local culture, able to adapt to changing environment. Recognized as an authority in mechanical and electrical engineering. Experience in dispute, conflict resolution, negotiations & deal making Detailed knowledge of air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration systems and related refrigerants, chilled/condenser water components. Proficiency in Computer Skills, particularly in the use of Property Management & Energy Management systems. Experience in preparing and managing annual maintenance budgets and assist in the preparation of the capital expenditure plans. Ensure the resorts comply with all government regulations pertaining to building code requirements, health, fire and life safety programs

Benefits

At Aman Group, we believe that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer a range of benefits to support both your personal and professional growth across existing and upcoming destinations. From exciting development opportunities to competitive compensation, we prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.

• Three Duty Meals
• Monthly Food Store Allowance
• Accommodation
• Uniform, Laundry Service
• Amanpulo Employee Discount
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Public Holidays
• Health and Life Insurance
• Air Transport Allowance

If you thrive in an ultra-luxury environment and are passionate about warm and personalised hospitality where every detail matters, we invite you to join us on our journey.

Since its inception in 1988, Aman Group has strategically evolved, transitioning from a collection of intimate resorts into a pioneering force across the realms of hospitality, residences and experiences including Aman Essentials and Aman Interiors. We invite you to join us in our pursuit of unparalleled service. We believe that the environments and experiences we create can only be brought to life through our people: the heartfelt attention to detail, the welcoming smiles, and the love and passion for creating a sense of belonging. When you join Aman Group, you join a family.