Junior Project Assistant / Junior Civil Engineer (Fresh Graduates Welcome)

ZHONGNAN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SDN. BHD.; Penang; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ZHONGNAN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SDN. BHD. in Malaysia is seeking a Junior Project Assistant / Junior Civil Engineer (fresh graduates welcome) to support growing construction project operations.

You will assist the Project Manager and team with on-site coordination, documentation, and submittals. The role requires a Diploma/Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field, with 0–2 years' experience, and strong English and Chinese communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, or related technical discipline.
• Fresh Graduates or candidates with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Good command of English (written & spoken) as a primary working language.
• Proficiency in Chinese (written & spoken) is required to coordinate with internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic AutoCAD knowledge is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Engineering team with day-to-day project operations, document control, and site coordination.
• Prepare and organize technical submittals, progress reports, meeting minutes, and official correspondence.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure smooth workflow on-site.
• Perform site inspections, measurements, and quality monitoring under supervision.
• Support project administrative and technical documentation as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD (basic)

Job description

Junior Project Assistant / Junior Civil Engineer (Fresh Graduates Welcome)

We are seeking energetic, detail-oriented Junior Civil Engineers / Project Assistants to support our growing construction project operations in Malaysia. This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates or junior professionals looking to gain hands‑on technical and administrative experience within an international project environment.

Key responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager and Engineering team with day-to-day project operations, document control, and site coordination.

Prepare and organize technical submittals, progress reports, meeting minutes, and official correspondence.

Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure smooth workflow on‑site.

Perform site inspections, measurements, and quality monitoring under supervision.

Support project administrative and technical documentation as required.

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, or a related technical discipline.

Fresh Graduates or candidates with 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Good command of English (written & spoken) as a primary working language.

Proficiency in Chinese (written & spoken) is required to coordinate with internal teams and project stakeholders.

Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic AutoCAD knowledge is an added advantage.

Self‑motivated, willing to learn, and ready to grow alongside the project team.