Fibre Permitting Engineer: ROW & Vendor Liaison

Maxis; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxis is seeking a Senior Permitting Coordinator to manage daily permitting activities and vendor relations for fiber OSP rollout across Penang. You will ensure timely submissions, escalate issues, and maintain strong ties with local councils and authorities to secure permits in line with regulatory requirements.

The role requires robust experience with utilities permitting procedures in Malaysia, excellent coordination across multiple stakeholders, and the ability to drive project milestones to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of permitting procedures in Malaysia (Semeni and related regions).
• Experience coordinating with local councils and authorities (PBT, JKR, Landlords).
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and escalate issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily permitting activities by vendors and report progress to Permitting Lead.
• Build and maintain relationships with local councils and authorities for approvals.
• Coordinate permit submissions and reviews with technical teams, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Track CPC acceptance and trigger deposit refunds with PBT and JKR.

Skills

Vendor management

Permitting coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Fiber OSP rollout

Job description

Maxis is seeking a Senior Permitting Coordinator to manage daily permitting activities and vendor relations for fiber OSP rollout across Penang. You will ensure timely submissions, escalate issues, and maintain strong ties with local councils and authorities to secure permits in line with regulatory requirements.

The role requires robust experience with utilities permitting procedures in Malaysia, excellent coordination across multiple stakeholders, and the ability to drive project milestones to