Overseas Site Supervisor (Based in South Pacific region)

Talent Recruit; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Renewable contract

5-day work week

Home leave 20 days + airfare

Accommodation provided

Transportation & meals provided

Annual bonus

Overseas accident insurance

Work visa sponsorship

Job summary

Talent Recruit seeks an on-site General Manager/MD’s representative to lead daily project operations and coordinate with contractors, government bodies, and communities for a key site in the South Pacific region. This high-visibility role reports to the GM/MD and requires leadership across safety, logistics, and stakeholder engagement.

The position offers a 2-year renewable contract, 5-day work week, home leave with airfare, and full visa sponsorship, with provided accommodation, transport, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of project operations, site coordination, or external relations experience.
• Willing to be based long-term at a project site in the South Pacific region.
• Fluency in Chinese and English is mandatory to interface between China/Singapore leadership and local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, logistics, and resource allocation to meet targets.
• Coordinate with site contractors, consultants, and local workforce to drive execution.
• Enforce company safety policies and on-site management decisions.
• Prepare regular updates, risk assessments, and progress reports for the GM/MD.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese and English

Cross-cultural communication

Project operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Management/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.