Senior Liaison Manager

Mitraland Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Property Development Manager to oversee all property development submissions and ensure compliance with Malaysian laws. The candidate should have a strong track record in obtaining government approvals and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The role involves maintaining relationships with regulatory bodies, managing approval timelines, and collaborating with various teams. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, alongside strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in property development, with a proven track record in obtaining government approvals.
• In-depth understanding of property development regulations and approval processes in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Manage all property development submissions with local councils, government agencies, and utility providers.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key government and regulatory bodies.
• Stay informed on relevant Malaysian laws and advise internal teams.
• Proactively track approval timelines and resolve authority-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with project, technical, and legal teams.
• Offer strategic regulatory advice to management.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Law, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Manage all property development submissions, including Development Orders, Building Plans, and land-related matters, with local councils, government agencies, and utility providers.

Cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with key government and regulatory bodies.

Stay informed on relevant Malaysian laws (e.g., HDA, Strata Management Act), policies, and guidelines, and advise internal teams on compliance matters.

Proactively track approval timelines, follow up on submissions, and resolve any authority-related issues to prevent project delays.

Collaborate closely with project, technical, and legal teams to ensure all documentation and requirements are met.

Offer strategic regulatory advice to management and identify opportunities to streamline operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in property development, with a proven track record in obtaining government approvals.
• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth understanding of property development regulations and approval processes in Malaysia.