Senior Executive, Business Development (Property)

Lagenda Properties Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lagenda Properties Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a Land & Project Acquisition (Technical Evaluation) lead to support the acquisition of land and projects, providing technical input during structuring stages and JV discussions. The role involves evaluating site constraints, feasibility, and development concepts to optimise value.

You will drive technical execution, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and promote innovative construction methods such as IBS, precast, modular construction,

Qualifications

• Degree in real estate, finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling and analysis.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical acquisition, evaluating site constraints and feasibility.
• Coordinate planning submissions, building plans, and approvals.
• Review consultant drawings and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical leadership across BD, Project, Design and Construction teams.
• Engage with JV partners, consultants, contractors and authorities on technical matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Real estate or finance degree

Job description

Land & Project Acquisition (Technical Evaluation)

• Support and lead acquisition of land or projects through, including technical and development input during structuring stages.
• Evaluate site constraints, including topography, soil conditions, infrastructure availability, access, and utility capacity.
• Assess development feasibility from technical, engineering, and constructability perspectives.
• Review and validate preliminary layouts, master plans, and development concepts for optimisation and compliance.
• Provide technical input on JV structuring, including development scope, phasing strategy, and execution timelines.
• Drive adoption of innovative construction systems such as IBS (Industrialised Building System), precast, modular construction, and off-site fabrication.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies comparing conventional vs alternative construction methods.
• Analyse cost-benefit, buildability, construction timelines, and resource optimisation for various construction approaches.
• Work closely with consultants and contractors to develop value engineering (VE) solutions to optimise cost, time, and quality.

Expansion into New Territories (Technical Assessment)

• Conduct technical feasibility studies for expansion into new states/regions, including infrastructure readiness and development constraints.
• Analyse planning parameters, zoning requirements, density controls, and engineering limitations.
• Develop technical execution strategies, including phasing, infrastructure development, and construction sequencing.

Project Planning, Submission & Authority Approvals

• Lead technical coordination for planning submissions and Building Plan approvals.
• Ensure all designs comply with engineering standards, statutory requirements, and authority guidelines.
• Review and coordinate consultant drawings (civil, structural, architectural, M&E) prior to submission.
• Monitor approval timelines and resolve technical submission issues proactively.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

• Act as the technical lead and coordination point across Business Development, Project, Design, and Construction teams.
• Manage relationships with JV partners, consultants, contractors, and authorities on technical matters.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams to ensure best practices in engineering and development execution.

Qualifications

Relevant educational background in real estate, finance, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder coordination.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with land acquisition processes and regulations.
• Experience in market research and competitive analysis.
• Knowledge of sustainable development practices.