Government Liaison Manager - Johor Bahru (Top 3 Developer)

MVC Resources; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MVC Resources in Malaysia seeks an Authority & Regulatory Liaison to lead contact with government bodies and agencies. You will manage submissions, draft official correspondence, and build relationships with local authorities to secure timely approvals.

With 3+ years in authority liaison within property development or construction, you will coordinate cross-functionally with consultants and planning teams while ensuring ISO compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include SPM, Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Administration, Building/Construction Management, Town Planning or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with government bodies, councils and technical agencies to drive project workflows.
• Assist the Senior General Manager on authority liaison and compliance matters.
• Facilitate end-to-end regulatory submissions and secure timely approvals/letters of support.
• Coordinate with external consultants and project teams on documentation and submission strategies.
• Draft official letters and communications for authority submissions for management review.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Promptly handle inquiries and official communications from authorities.
• Maintain ISO-compliant filing and document control.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive follow-ups

Stakeholder management

Education

SPM/Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Admin

Building/Construction Management

Town Planning

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Authority & Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary focal point with relevant government bodies, municipal councils, and technical agencies to drive seamless project workflows.

Management Support: Assist and report directly to the Senior General Manager (SGM) on all authority liaison and compliance matters.

Submission & Approval Tracking: Facilitate end-to-end management of regulatory submissions, actively following up to secure timely approvals and letters of support (surat sokongan).

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with external consultants, project planning teams, and project implementation managers to align technical documentation and submission strategies.

Official Correspondence & Reporting: Draft official letters, formal documentation, and communications for authority submission, ensuring management review and approval prior to distribution.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, productive working relationships with local authorities, technical agencies, and key external stakeholders.

Communication & Inquiries: Promptly handle incoming inquiries and official communications from relevant authorities and agencies.

ISO Quality Compliance: Maintain an organized, accurate filing system in full compliance with ISO procedures and company quality standards.

Requirements

Education: SPM, Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Administration, Building/Construction Management, Town Planning, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in authority liaison within the property development or construction industry.

Technical Agency Familiarity: Proven track record in dealing directly with key agencies and utility providers (e.g., SAJ, IWK, TNB, JKR, local councils, Pejabat Tanah, etc.).

Industry Advantage: Prior exposure to building construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure works will be an added advantage.

Digital Literacy: Computer literate with proficiency in standard office productivity software (MS Office / Google Workspace).

Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to follow-ups.