Electrical Inspector of Work (IOW)

About the role

The Inspector of Work (IOW) – Electrical ensures that all electrical construction activities meet approved designs, specifications, codes and standards. Working on projects for Bureau Veritas in Malaysia, you will safeguard quality, manage deviations and support continuous improvement on site.

Key responsibilities

• Verify that construction works comply with approved designs, specifications, codes and standards, and approve any deviations before implementation.
• Inspect materials and equipment, review documentation, and manage non-conforming items prior to use.
• Conduct site inspections of construction methods and workmanship, enforce contractual and technical requirements, and trigger corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Oversee laboratory and field testing, review test results for compliance, and ensure testing is performed by accredited agencies.
• Maintain quality records, handle non-conformance reporting, and provide quality assurance reports to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants and client representatives to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; age not exceeding 55 years.
• Registered graduate engineer with BEM or IOW with BEM/LAM.
• Familiarity with design drawings, local codes and ability to identify construction quality issues.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin.
• Based in Banting (Selangor) or Sedenak (Johor).

Required skills

• Interpretation of design drawings.
• Knowledge of local building codes and standards.
• Construction quality inspection and non-conformance management.
• Data-center construction experience.