about the company
Your future employer is a leading international engineering consultancy specializing in urban development and infrastructure projects. Renowned for its relationship-driven, commercially grounded, and hands-on leadership approach, the firm collaborates closely with government authorities and top-tier private developers to deliver bespoke, practical solutions from early planning through to construction. With a focus on integrity, excellence, and sustainability, the organization is expanding its regional footprint and establishing a strong presence to shape the future of Malaysia’s built environment and infrastructure landscape. With a strong presence in Australia, they have plans to expand and bring their expertise to Malaysia and seeking the right person to grow with them.
about the job
- Strategic Growth & Business Development: Spearhead market expansion in Malaysia, build brand presence, identify high-value opportunities, and secure a sustainable pipeline of land development, civil, and infrastructure projects.
- Operational & Project Leadership: Oversee full project delivery lifecycles, resource coordination, and quality standards, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with local regulatory authority requirements.
- Team Leadership & People Management: Recruit, mentor, and inspire the Malaysian engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with corporate values while collaborating with cross-border offices.
- Financial Performance & Commercial Governance: Manage business unit budgets, fee proposals, contract reviews, cash flow monitoring, and debtor management to ensure sustainable profitability and risk mitigation.
- Technical Oversight & Regulatory Liaison: Liaise with Malaysian local authorities and government agencies for project approvals and statutory submissions, ensuring rigorous quality assurance and engineering integrity.
- Corporate Governance & Strategic Reporting: Provide executive reporting and strategic insights directly to the Managing Director and Board, ensuring strict compliance with local laws, health and safety standards, and anti-corruption regulations.
skills & experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent) recognized by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), with current BEM registration.
- Registered Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (PEPC) with BEM is an advantage (ability to certify/sign off designs and submissions).
- Minimum 15+ years of relevant industry experience within the engineering consultancy, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
- Extensive track record delivering urban development, land development, and civil infrastructure projects (10+ years preferred).
- Established local professional network among developers, government authorities, and key industry stakeholders in Malaysia.
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia with exceptional communication, client relationship management, and commercial negotiation skills.
how to apply
If you believe that you have the right experience, skills and a strong drive to succeed, click apply now to register your interest and present your resume for the role. You can also catch me on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxas-see/.
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