Overseas Site Supervisor

Talent Recruit; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-year contract

5-day work week

Home Leave (twice yearly) – 20 days

Accommodation provided

Transportation & Meals Provided

Annual Performance Bonus

Overseas Personal Accident Insurance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Talent Recruit is recruiting for a high-visibility site leadership role in Malaysia with the South Pacific project focus. You will be the GM/MD's primary on-site representative, directing daily operations, coordinating with local contractors, and safeguarding project progress.

You will connect China/Singapore leadership with local authorities and communities, ensuring smooth execution and compliance on a long-term overseas site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Fluency in Chinese and English is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of project operations or site coordination experience.
• Experience in natural resources, mining, or overseas projects preferred.
• Willing to be based long-term at a project site in the South Pacific.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, logistics, and resource allocation to meet targets.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and local workforce to drive execution.
• Enforce safety policies and report progress to the GM/MD.
• Serve as bridge between government bodies, communities, and site contractors.

Skills

Bilingual Chinese-English

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural comms

Leadership

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Managing/Engineering/Logistics

Job description

Company Background

We are representing an international company (HQ based in Singapore) engaged in mining, natural resources investment, international trading, and overseas project development. As business continues to expand in the South Pacific region, we are seeking a driven, capable professional to oversee site execution and serve as the management's key representative on-site.

Job Summary

This is a high-visibility, operational site role serving as the GM/MD's primary on-site representative. You will be responsible for driving daily project operations, managing local contractors, and safeguarding project progress.

You will also act as the primary bridge between the China-based executive team, local government authorities, landowning communities, and site contractors.

• 2 years contract (Renewable)
• 5-day working week (Flexi Hours)
• Home Leave (Twice per year - 20 days each) including roundtrip Airfare
• Accommodation, Transportation & Meals Provided
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Overseas Personal Accident Insurance
• Work visa/permit fully sponsored

Key Responsibilities

1. Site & Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, logistics, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with company targets.
• Coordinate with site contractors, consultants, and local workforce to drive project execution and resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Implement and enforce company policies, safety protocols, and operational management decisions on-site.
• Prepare and submit regular operational updates, risk assessments, and progress reports to the GM/MD.

2. Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local government agencies, regulatory bodies, and community leaders.
• Handle external communications, community engagement, and landowner relations to ensure long-term operational continuity.
• Serve as the immediate on-site problem solver for localized conflicts, compliance inquiries, or site challenges

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in spoken and written Chinese and English is mandatory (to interface between China/Singapore executive leadership and local English-speaking stakeholders/contractors).
• Work Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of project operations, site coordination, or external relations experience (prior overseas project experience is a strong advantage).
• Industry Background: Open to candidates from Natural Resources, Mining, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Construction, EPC, Energy, or Logistics.
• Adaptability: Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the willingness to be based long-term at a project site in the South Pacific region.
• Driving License: Valid driving license

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.