Director of Engineering

About the Role

The Director of Engineering at JEN Tanglin Singapore by Shangri-La leads the Engineering & Maintenance Department to ensure all hotel facilities, equipment, and building systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The role encompasses preventive maintenance, fire life safety, energy and sustainability management, budgeting, capital expenditure planning, asset enhancement initiatives (AEI), statutory compliance, and emergency responses, all while supporting hotel operations and guest service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the Engineering & Maintenance team in preventive maintenance, daily equipment repairs, and upkeep of hotel systems and facilities.
• Maintain all MEP systems, kitchen appliances, building management system (BMS), emergency power, and fire life safety equipment ensuring they are tested and fully operational.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs and asset replacement schedules to enhance equipment reliability, extend lifespan, and reduce operating costs.
• Manage departmental budgets and CAPEX related to equipment upgrades, system improvements, energy-saving projects, and major engineering works.
• Lead technical planning and execution of AEI projects, including coordination of MEP work, managing budget and timelines, ensuring safety, testing, commissioning, and smooth handover with minimal operational disruption.
• Drive energy conservation and sustainability efforts by monitoring utility consumption, optimizing plant efficiency, and meeting BCA Green Mark and corporate ESG standards.
• Ensure workplace, fire safety, environmental, statutory, and local authority compliance through routine inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Take charge of engineering responses during emergencies like power outages, fire alarms, or equipment failures to maintain operational readiness of all emergency systems.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, management team, consultants, contractors, vendors, and regulators on engineering, project management, compliance, and operational issues.
• Develop and train the engineering staff to uphold technical skills, safety, emergency preparedness, and succession planning.
• Prepare and present detailed reports covering engineering operations, maintenance activities, utility usage, energy savings, sustainability progress, CAPEX, AEI statuses, audits, and significant projects for management review.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the General Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 to 8 years of hotel engineering or facilities management experience, including senior leadership exposure.
• Comprehensive technical expertise in hotel building systems, MEP, preventive maintenance, BMS, fire life safety, and energy management systems.
• Practical experience in engineering operations, equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and project management within a hotel environment.
• Familiarity with budget preparation, CAPEX planning, and asset enhancement or renovation projects is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of workplace safety standards, statutory regulations, energy conservation efforts, and sustainability practices, including BCA Green Mark certification requirements.
• Strong leadership capabilities along with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to effectively handle emergencies and operational challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to cooperate with management, team members, consultants, contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with readiness to work outside normal hours, weekends, and standby duty when needed for operational demands.

Additional Information

• Benefits include career growth opportunities, duty meals, flexible benefits, complimentary room nights, and discounted room and dining rates.