DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

ProHire Network – Recruitment & Training is exclusively supporting a prestigious luxury pre-opening resort in the Maldives in the search for an experienced Director of Engineering.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an engineering professional with strong luxury hospitality experience who understands the complexities of pre-opening, island infrastructure and resort engineering operations.

• Currently working as Director of Engineering / Chief Engineer within a luxury 5-star hotel or resort
• Strong luxury resort/hospitality engineering experience
• Previous pre-opening experience is highly preferred
• Maldives or remote island resort experience is a strong advantage
• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, water treatment and sewage treatment systems
• Experience managing power generation, generators and electrical distribution systems
• Knowledge of RO/desalination plants, STP and water management systems, particularly relevant to island operations
• Strong understanding of BMS, fire & life-safety systems and preventive maintenance programmes
• Experience overseeing kitchen, laundry, refrigeration, pools and other hotel engineering systems
• Ability to manage pre-opening testing, commissioning, snagging, handover and operational readiness
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, project teams and hotel/resort operators during the pre-opening phase
• Strong knowledge of HSE, statutory compliance, sustainability and energy-efficiency practices
• Proven ability to establish SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, engineering budgets, inventories and departmental systems from the ground up
• Strong financial and commercial understanding, including CAPEX/OPEX, budgeting, procurement and cost control
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing a multicultural engineering team
• Excellent troubleshooting, planning and crisis-management capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Fluent English is essential

Candidates coming from internationally recognised luxury and ultra-luxury hospitality brands with a strong track record in resort engineering will be given preference.

📍 Location: Maldives
🏝️ Property: Luxury Pre-Opening Resort
📅 Joining: Pre-opening phase

Only candidates matching the above experience and requirements will be considered.