Job Description

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Wood is recruiting for Construction Project Engineers (Security) to join its Malaysia Business Unit, supporting the delivery of large-scale data centre construction projects. The role will operate as part of the Onsite Owner's Representative team, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time execution of all construction activities in alignment with Owner standards and project objectives.
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The Role
The Construction Project Engineer (Security) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all physical security systems for new data center builds, expansions, and retrofits. This role ensures that all security infrastructure-access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, perimeter controls, and monitoring systems-are designed, installed, and commissioned according to corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.
The engineer will work closely with general contractors, security integrators, design consultants, and internal stakeholder groups (Security, Construction, Operations, IT/Network).
What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Malaysia
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Site Execution

• Support the development of project scope, design criteria, technical specifications, and security standards.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and security risk analyses.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP teams, and other trades to ensure proper integration of security infrastructure.
• Assist in project scheduling, material forecasting, and procurement planning.
• Develop and maintain material delivery schedules aligned with construction milestones and commissioning requirements
• Coordinate with Owner, AE, General Contractor, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials
• Monitor long-lead items and critical equipment to prevent delays
• Review and validate design drawings for:

• Access Control Systems (ACS)
• Video Surveillance Systems (CCTV)
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Perimeter security (bollards, gates, fencing sensors)
• Security Operations Center (SOC) fit-out and equipment
• Ensure system designs meet corporate security standards, industry best practices, and local regulations.
• Work with vendors to ensure proper installation, testing, and calibration of all security devices.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety-first culture and enforce adherence to EHS requirements and regulatory standards

• Monitor quality of installations and verify compliance with approved Quality Plans

• Support resolution of non-conformance issues and drive corrective actions

Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary on-site liaison between the Owner, AE, General Contractor, subcontractors, and consultants
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, progress reviews, and issue resolution sessions
• Ensure timely communication and escalation of risks or deviations to the Project Manager

Schedule & Progress Management

• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules; identify delays and support recovery planning
• Validate contractor progress reporting and ensure alignment with actual site conditions
• Provide accurate updates and reporting to the Owner and project leadership

Documentation & Close-out

• Maintain accurate site records, redlines, and construction documentation
• Support punch list management and ensure timely completion of close-out deliverables
• Assist in preparing handover documentation for commissioning and operations

Qualifications:
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project / construction management for large-scale construction projects

• Relevant OSH Training as per DOSH requirement.

• Strong site-based leadership experience with exposure to multidisciplinary coordination

• Proven ability to manage contractors and subcontractors in complex environments

• Familiarity with quality control, commissioning readiness, and construction close-out processes

Key Skills:

• Construction Management & Site Coordination

• Safety & Quality Oversight

• Schedule Monitoring & Recovery Planning

• Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Commissioning Readiness Support

Skills Required