Permitting Liaison Officer (Fiber Optic Infrastructure)

Solara Holdings Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, is seeking a Permitting Liaison Officer to oversee fiber optic infrastructure permits. The role involves obtaining permits, liaising with authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing documentation. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in engineering and 1-2 years of experience in fiber permitting or utility coordination. This position requires strong knowledge of construction methods and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in fiber permitting or utility coordination.
• Experience with municipal councils and road authorities is desirable.
• Knowledge of FTTx and backbone fiber deployments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Obtain permits for fiber trenching and installations.
• Act as a liaison with local councils and utility companies.
• Prepare and submit necessary documentation for permits.
• Align permitting timelines with fiber rollout schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of fiber construction methods

Understanding of road and utility regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation skills

Ability to manage multiple permits

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Permitting Liaison Officer (Fiber Optic Infrastructure)

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain permits for fiber trenching, micro-trenching, HDD, aerial fiber, duct installation, and ROW (Right-of-Way).
• Ensure compliance with local authority, road agency, environmental, and utility regulations.
• Interpret fiber-related construction codes, reinstatement standards, and ROW policies.

Authority & Utility Liaison

• Act as the primary point of contact with local councils, road authorities, utility companies (water, power, gas), and landowners.
• Coordinate approvals with multiple agencies for shared corridors and crossings.
• Maintain professional relationships to facilitate faster permit processing.

Documentation & Submission Management

• Prepare and submit permit applications, method statements, traffic management plans, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure all documents meet authority technical and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of permits, approvals, conditions, and validity periods.

Project Coordination & Scheduling

• Align permitting timelines with fiber rollout schedules and construction plans.
• Provide regular permit status updates to project managers and construction teams.
• Identify potential permitting bottlenecks and propose mitigation measures.

Site Inspections & Compliance

• Coordinate site inspections, joint trenching reviews, and authority walk-throughs.
• Ensure construction teams comply with permit conditions and reinstatement standards.
• Support close‑out inspections and handover approvals.

Issue Resolution & Negotiation

• Resolve permit rejections, objections, and non‑compliance issues.
• Negotiate ROW conditions, working hours, reinstatement scope, and permit durations.
• Support dispute resolution with authorities or third‑party asset owners.

Reporting & Tracking

• Track permit progress, approval timelines, renewals, and expirations.
• Prepare regulatory and compliance reports for management and audits.
• Maintain permit databases and dashboards.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of fiber construction methods and ROW permitting processes.
• Understanding of road, utility, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong documentation, coordination, and follow‑up abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple permits across regions and projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in fiber permitting, ROW management, or utility coordination.
• Experience with municipal councils, road authorities, and utility companies is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of FTTx, backbone fiber, and last‑mile deployments is an advantage.
• KPIs / Performance Indicators (Optional)
• Average permit approval turnaround time
• Percentage of fiber routes permitted on schedule
• Construction delays due to permitting issues
• Compliance and reinstatement acceptance rate