Clerk of Works

UEM Edgenta; Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced construction inspector. The role requires ensuring that approved materials and correct methods are used by contractors. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in civil engineering and at least 20 years of supervision experience in earthwork and construction, especially in road projects. This position demands solid knowledge of local construction regulations and quality assurance processes, along with being a Certified Inspector of Works. The company emphasizes safety and quality in its operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of proven working experience in earthwork and construction site supervision, ideally in road projects.
• Certified Inspector of Works registered under the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure approved materials and correct methods are used by the Contractor.
• Inspect works as per the Contractor’s Request for Inspection (RFI).
• Take notes of site instructions and preparations for inspections.
• Inform the Assistant Resident Engineer of non-compliance with specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering principles

Solid understanding of construction methods

Quality assurance processes

Knowledge of Malaysian construction regulations

Safety standards

Education

Certificate/ Diploma in civil engineering or a related field

Job description

• Ensure approved materials are used, and correct methods and workmanship are adopted by the Contractor.
• Ensure works are carried out as per the Construction Drawings for the correct dimensions, levels, locations, etc.
• Inspect works on the date and time as per the Contractor’s Request for Inspection (RFI).
• Witness testing of all materials and work done on the date and time as per the Contractor’s Request for Inspection (RFI).
• Take notes of the site instructions and any other relevant directives on the drawings used in the inspection, to ensure that they are taken into account.
• Prepare a written list of any points that may require attention, in concurrence with the Assistant Resident Engineer, where the Contractor has requested the inspection.
• Re-inspect works that have been rectified before the subsequent works are permitted to be carried out.
• Inform the Assistant Resident Engineer should the Contractor fail to comply with the Specifications and Construction Drawings and adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the engineer.

Requirements

• Certificate/ Diploma in civil engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 20 years of proven working experience in earthwork and construction site supervision, ideally in road projects.
• Certified Inspector of Works (registered under the Board of Engineers Malaysia).
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, construction methods, and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of Malaysian construction regulations and safety standards.

UEM Edgenta is the region’s leading Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions company. We are listed on Bursa Malaysia (KLSE: EDGENTA) with a clear vision to Optimise Assets and Improve Lives.

We promise the Edgenta Way of delivering quality services to our clients by going beyond standards and offering technology-based solutions as a promise of efficiency, anchored upon a mindset to ensure safety across our operations for the benefit of all our stakeholders.

Our expertise covers Healthcare Support and Property & Facility Solutions within our Asset Management segment, and Infrastructure Services, along with Asset Consultancy within Infrastructure Solutions.

We offer our clients a full suite of services throughout their asset life cycle, which includes consultancy, procurement and construction planning, operations and maintenance, as well as optimisation, rehabilitation and upgrades.

UEM Edgenta is currently present in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates.