Automobile Engineer

Villa Construction Pvt Ltd (Q Engineering) is seeking a qualified and experienced

Responsibilities

• Automobile Engineer to oversee the technical management, inspection, maintenance, and repair coordination of the company's vehicle fleet, automotive assets, operational equipment, workshops, facilities, and villa properties across its various operations.
• The successful candidate will ensure the safety, reliability, and operational efficiency of vehicles and relevant mechanical equipment through effective maintenance planning, technical inspections, repair supervision, cost control, and compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Oversee the technical condition, maintenance, and operational readiness of company vehicles, including cars, pickups, vans, buses, trucks, and other automotive assets.
• Provide technical support and maintenance coordination across the company's various workshops, facilities, operational equipment, and villa properties.
• Conduct and coordinate routine inspections of vehicles, machinery, and relevant equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, operating conditions, and maintenance requirements.
• Diagnose and coordinate repairs involving engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering, suspension, electrical systems, and other mechanical components.
• Monitor repair quality, maintenance costs, fuel consumption, equipment downtime, and asset availability.
• Review repair quotations, spare-parts requirements, and coordinate procurement in accordance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate with operational departments, workshop teams, drivers, and property teams to ensure timely reporting of defects and completion of maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable maldives regulations, company policies, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate asset registers, inspection reports, service records, maintenance schedules, and repair documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and provide recommendations on major repairs, equipment replacement, asset improvements, and maintenance cost optimisation.
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in automobile engineering, automotive technology, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of automotive and mechanical systems, diagnostics, and maintenance procedures.
• Good understanding of preventive maintenance planning, spare-parts management, and cost control.
• Proficiency in technical reporting and maintenance documentation.
• Villa Nautica celebrates the glitz and glamour of yacht-life and is always ‘en vogue’. Surrounded by sparkling lagoons and idyllic beaches, it is an island like no other: a hive of activity, a place to be seen. Complemented by exceptional scuba diving and other water sports, the resort embraces the seafarer lifestyle with a glamorous twist.

Preferred

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in automotive engineering, fleet maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or workshop supervision.
• Experience managing vehicle fleets, mechanical equipment, and maintenance operations across multiple facilities or properties will be an advantage.
• Experience in construction, hospitality, resort operations, or remote-island environments is preferred.