C&S Country Manager - MNC Engineering Consultancy

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia seeks a senior leader to drive growth in land development, civil and infrastructure projects. You will oversee delivery lifecycles, budgets, and regulatory compliance while mentoring a Malaysian engineering team and collaborating with cross-border offices.

You will report to the Managing Director and Board, ensuring strategic integrity, safety standards, and profitability in a dynamic, international practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in engineering consultancy, infra or construction.
• Registered Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (PEPC) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead market expansion in Malaysia and build a sustainable project pipeline.
• Oversee full project delivery lifecycles, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage Malaysian engineering team and cross-border collaboration.
• Provide executive reporting to MD and Board with governance.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Commercial negotiation

English & Bahasa Malaysia fluent

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Job description

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.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree