Inspector of Works, Mechanical

As an Inspector of Works (Mechanical) at Aurecon, you will be responsible for ensuring that mechanical works on-site are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and safety standards. You will support the Resident Engineer and project team in delivering high-quality outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day site inspections and supervision of mechanical installation works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, project requirements, and relevant Malaysian codes and standards.
• Monitor the quality of mechanical works, workmanship, and materials, ensuring installations meet QA/QC requirements and project specifications.
• Review mechanical drawings, shop drawings, method statements, material submissions, and technical documents, highlighting discrepancies and coordinating timely resolutions.
• Witness and document inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities for mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project and statutory requirements.
• Monitor the installation of mechanical building services, including HVAC systems, fire protection systems, plumbing and sanitary systems, chilled water, compressed air, vacuum systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, BMS/BAS, and other industrial utility systems where applicable.
• Identify and report non-conformance issues, issue site instructions or inspection reports where required, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Verify contractor work progress, assist in the evaluation of progress claims, variation works, and ensure completed works are in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports, daily site diaries, progress updates, testing records, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate closely with Resident Engineers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and relevant authorities to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Attend site coordination meetings, safety briefings, inspections, and technical discussions, providing regular updates on project progress, quality, and compliance.
• Ensure all mechanical works are carried out in accordance with safety regulations, permit requirements, and company HSE standards.
• Travel between project sites as required and possess a valid driving license.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as an Inspector of Works (Mechanical) or Inspector of Works (Engineering).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in site supervision of mechanical services, preferably on industrial, manufacturing, institutional, pharmaceutical, data centre, commercial, or mission-critical developments.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, fire protection, plumbing and sanitary, chilled water, compressed air, vacuum systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, BMS/BAS, and other industrial utility systems.
• Familiar with local authority requirements, Malaysian codes and standards, testing & commissioning, QA/QC processes, and construction best practices.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, clients, and project teams.