Job title: Director of Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Skills: Luxury Island Resort Relevant degree Large scale experience
Job published: 30/07/2026
Job ID: 38969
Contact email: info@llrecruit.com

Job Description

 

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

 

 

MALDIVES (LIVE-IN)

 

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

 

Our client, a worldclass luxury resort in the Maldives, is seeking an accomplished Director of Engineering to safeguard and elevate the property’s most vital assets. In this strategic leadership role, you will ensure that all plant, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards, securing uninterrupted operational performance, longterm business continuity, and the financial health of the resort. 

You’ll lead a skilled engineering team, oversee preventative and corrective maintenance, drive capital planning, and champion safety, sustainability, and efficiency across the estate. Your expertise will directly influence the reliability, resilience, and future readiness of a flagship island property known for exceptional guest experiences. 

If you’re a forwardthinking engineering leader with deep hospitality experience and a passion for excellence, this is an opportunity to shape the operational backbone of one of the Maldives’ most exclusive destinations. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 5 years as Director of Engineering
  • Previous hotel/resort large-scale property experience
  • University degree in the Engineering field
  • Another professional qualification is an added advantage
  • Fluent in English, strong communication skills
  • Financial skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Time management
  • Project management skills
  • Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of installations of mechanical equipment
  • Experience with Asset Preventive maintenance
  • Operating budgets
  • Team player, empathetic and energetic
  • Detail-oriented
  • Preferably experience in remote locations
  • Fire & Safety, Optimization of Energy, emergency scenarios understanding

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