Government‑Liaison Officer

The Fourth Construction Co.,Ltd.of China Electronics System Engineering（CEFOC）; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fourth Construction Co.,Ltd. of CEFOC is seeking a Government‑Relations Liaison in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will be the primary link between the company and local authorities, managing regulatory matters across multiple projects, including clean‑room facilities, data centres and EPC works.

You will monitor policy changes, coordinate official communications, and lead negotiations to resolve disputes while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Public Administration, Engineering Management, International Relations, Business English or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3–5 years of government‑enterprise liaison experience for overseas construction projects; local Malaysian contacts preferred.
• Fluent in English; Malay language skills are a strong plus.
• Excellent public‑relations, negotiation, cross‑party coordination and crisis‑handling capabilities.
• Willing to be stationed long‑term in Malaysia with cross‑project travel.
• No adverse employment records; overseas SOE or engineering‑company liaison experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as main liaison between company and government authorities across ongoing Malaysian projects.
• Track and deliver government compliance throughout project lifecycle.
• Monitor Malaysian regulations and provide risk warnings to teams and management.
• Coordinate site visits and prepare presentations and on‑site schedules.
• Handle official documents, reports and external communications with authorities.
• Mediate disputes and penalties to minimise compliance risks for projects.
• Assist government liaison tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Public relations

Negotiation

Cross‑party coordination

Crisis handling

English fluency

Malay language skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Public Administration / Engineering Management / International Relations / Business English

Job description

1. Act as the primary liaison between the company and local government authorities, regulatory bodies, industrial park management committees, customs, tax bureaus and other relevant institutions across all ongoing projects in Malaysia, including clean‑room factories, data‑centres, MEP installation and EPC general‑contracting projects. Establish stable and efficient government‑enterprise communication channels.

2. Track and deliver all government compliance matters throughout the full project lifecycle, covering construction permit application, certificate processing, document submission & inspection, inspection reception, policy consultation and approval progress follow‑up, to ensure all formalities are completed on schedule and projects operate legally.

3. Monitor and collect the latest policies, laws and regulations in Malaysia concerning construction, labour, taxation, safety, environmental protection and import‑export activities. Provide timely risk warnings and compliance suggestions to project teams and senior management.

4. Co‑ordinate receptions for government site visits, special inspections and research tours, including preparation of presentation materials and on‑site schedule arrangement. Serve as the communication bridge among clients, supervisors and local authorities, and mediate potential conflicts between projects and government departments.

5. Receive, circulate, reply to and archive official government documents, notices and correspondence; draft official submission reports, explanatory statements and formal letters for external communications.

6. Mediate and resolve government‑related disputes, public complaints and administrative penalty negotiations during construction, so as to minimise compliance risks for projects.

7. Complete other government‑enterprise liaison and foreign‑affairs coordination tasks assigned by the company and the project management team.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in Public Administration, Engineering Management, International Relations, Business English or related disciplines. Minimum 3‑5 years of working experience in government‑enterprise liaison for overseas construction projects; existing local government resources in Malaysia are highly preferred.

2. Familiar with Malaysian construction approval procedures, labour, safety and environmental‑protection regulatory frameworks. Prior experience on clean‑room, data‑centre or MEP‑EPC projects is an advantage.

3. Fluent in written and spoken English, capable of conducting independent face‑to‑face government negotiations and official document correspondence. Malay‑language skills are a strong plus.

4. Excellent public‑relations, negotiation, cross‑party coordination and crisis‑handling capabilities, high emotional intelligence and strong risk‑awareness.

5. Willing to be stationed long‑term in Malaysia and accept cross‑project travel, capable of supporting liaison work for multiple industrial projects of different types.

6. No adverse employment records; candidates with previous overseas SOE or engineering‑company government‑liaison experience are preferred.