Project & Site Development Executive

About the role

This role involves supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of pre-development activities for infrastructure and renewable energy projects. You will manage land identification, site assessments, due diligence, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory approvals throughout the pre-development phase.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of pre-development activities for the project
• Coordinate site identification, preliminary site assessment, land suitability review, and development feasibility activities
• Support land due diligence, including land title searches, ownership verification, boundary confirmation, encumbrance checks, and land documentation
• Coordinate with landowners, land agents, surveyors, consultants, and relevant stakeholders on land access, lease, acquisition, and site development matters
• Support the securing of land access rights, easements, wayleave, and Right-of-Way (ROW) for transmission lines and interconnection facilities
• Coordinate site surveys, geotechnical investigations, environmental & social studies, and other technical assessments with consultants during the pre-development stage
• Support the preparation, submission, and follow-up of planning and development approvals, including DO/KM, ROW, and relevant local authority approvals
• Liaise with government agencies, local councils, land offices, utility providers, and regulatory authorities to facilitate project approvals
• Maintain and update land status, permitting, authority submission status, stakeholder, consultant deliverable, and ROW trackers
• Conduct regular site visits to verify site conditions, access constraints, surrounding infrastructure, development progress, and stakeholder issues

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Land/Property Development, Environmental Science, Project Management, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline
• 2–5 years of experience in project development, site development, renewable energy, infrastructure, property development, or utility projects
• Experience in land matters, authority approvals, permitting, ROW, planning submissions, or stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with solar PV, power infrastructure, transmission lines, substations, or large-scale development projects
• Basic knowledge of Malaysian land, planning, environmental, and local authority approval processes
• Strong project coordination, documentation, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify development risks and recommend practical mitigation actions
• Good written and verbal communication skills (Bahasa Malaysia & English) when dealing with authorities, consultants, landowners, contractors, and internal teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools
• Possess a valid driving licence and willingness to travel frequently for site inspections, authority engagements, and stakeholder meetings