Inspector of Works (IOW) / Clerk of Works (COW)
Diploma
Inspector of Works (IOW) / Clerk of Works (COW)
Salary Range: RM 3,000.00 – RM 6,500.00 per month
Employment Type: Contract Basis (6 months – 1 year, extendable)
Location: Senai, Johor
Job Scope & Duties
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Act as the owner's site representative to monitor daily construction activities, workmanship, quality, and progress.
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Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
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Monitor civil, structural, and building construction works including earthworks, road and drainage, reinforced concrete, and structural steel works.
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Review technical documents, inspect materials, and witness testing and commissioning activities on-site.
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Identify discrepancies, defects, non-conforming works, or safety hazards; issue site observations and verify proper rectification.
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Monitor actual progress against the project baseline schedule and highlight potential delays or technical risks to the Project Manager.
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Coordinate daily site matters with consultants, Main Contractor, Quantity Surveyors (QS), and project teams.
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Attend site meetings, joint inspections, and technical coordination meetings as required.
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Maintain comprehensive daily site logs, defect tracking lists, and photographic records of major construction milestones and critical issues.
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Prepare regular site inspection reports, technical updates, and handover documentation.
Requirements
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Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
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Proven working experience in construction site supervision, inspection, or as an Inspector of Works (IOW) / Clerk of Works (COW).
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Prior experience in industrial, factory, warehouse, or commercial construction projects is strongly preferred.
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Solid working knowledge of general building, civil, structural, earthworks, road, and drainage construction practices.
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Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and method statements accurately.
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Strong communication, site coordination, and report writing skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
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High self-motivation with the ability to work independently on-site with minimal supervision.
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Willing to be based full-time at the project site in Senai, Johor for the full duration of the contract.
Kindly contact Ms Rachel at +6019-772 2619 for further details or send your resume to [rachel.gan@cityrecruit.com.my]
or
Kindly contact Ms Veena +6012 598 5453 for further details or send your resume to [crcs-my-recruitment1@cityrecruit.com.my]




