Government Relations & Public Affairs Executive (Construction)

AGENSI PEKERJAAN GLOBAL HIRE SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to major construction and工程

Opportunity to work with government<br

Professional career development机会

Stable working environment with an est

Job summary

AGENSI PEKERJAAN GLOBAL HIRE SDN. BHD. is seeking a Government Relations & Public Affairs Executive (Construction) in Malaysia to support external affairs and government liaison for construction projects.

You will coordinate with authorities, prepare official correspondence, and engage with stakeholders across multiple teams. The role requires a diploma or bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years in Government Relations or related fields, with familiarity in construction/engineering sectors and Bahasa

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Construction Management, Engineering or related disciplines.
• 2–5 years of relevant working experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, External Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Project Coordination or related functions is preferred.
• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, property development or project-based industries will have an added advantage.
• Familiarity with dealing with government authorities, local councils and regulatory agencies in Malaysia will be an advantage.
• Experience in handling government submissions, permits, licences or project-related approvals will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and coordinate with relevant government authorities, local councils, regulatory bodies and industry agencies on company and project-related matters.
• Assist in following up on project-related applications, approvals, permits, licences and regulatory matters with relevant authorities.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with government agencies, industry organisations, business partners and key external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, official visits, project briefings and engagement activities involving government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage official letters, government correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting minutes and supporting documents.
• Work closely with project, engineering, commercial, legal and management teams to follow up on external and government-related matters.
• Monitor relevant construction regulations, government policies and regulatory developments that may affect the company's projects and operations.
• Support corporate events, stakeholder engagement and other public affairs activities when required.

Skills

Government liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Corporate communication

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Government Relations & Public Affairs Executive (Construction)

We are looking for a Government Relations & Public Affairs Executive to support the external affairs and government liaison activities of a construction and engineering company in Malaysia. The successful candidate will assist in coordinating with government authorities, local councils, regulatory bodies, industry organisations and other external stakeholders on matters related to construction projects, corporate affairs, approvals, official correspondence and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

Liaise and coordinate with relevant government authorities, local councils, regulatory bodies and industry agencies on company and project-related matters.

Assist in following up on project-related applications, approvals, permits, licences and regulatory matters with relevant authorities.

Establish and maintain professional relationships with government agencies, industry organisations, business partners and key external stakeholders.

Coordinate meetings, official visits, project briefings and engagement activities involving government agencies and external stakeholders.

Prepare and manage official letters, government correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting minutes and supporting documents.

Work closely with project, engineering, commercial, legal and management teams to follow up on external and government-related matters.

Monitor relevant construction regulations, government policies and regulatory developments that may affect the company's projects and operations.

Support corporate events, stakeholder engagement and other public affairs activities when required.

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Construction Management, Engineering or related disciplines.

2–5 years of relevant working experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, External Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Project Coordination or related functions is preferred.

Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, property development or project-based industries will have an added advantage.

Familiarity with dealing with government authorities, local councils and regulatory agencies in Malaysia will be an advantage.

Experience in handling government submissions, permits, licences or project-related approvals will be an added advantage.

Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and coordination skills.

Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Mandarin communication skills will be an added advantage, particularly for coordination with Chinese-speaking management and project teams.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Willing to attend external meetings, government offices and project sites when required.

RM4,000 – RM6,000 salary package

• Exposure to major construction and engineering projects
• Opportunity to work with government agencies and industry stakeholders
• Professional career development opportunities
• Stable working environment with an established construction company