Authorities Liaison Manager

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UAE is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to oversee approvals and ensure compliance with local laws. The successful candidate will manage the submission and tracking of technical documentation while leading a team and liaising with government entities. With 12 to 15 years of experience in regulatory roles, strong communication skills in English and Arabic, and a degree in a related field, this full-time position offers vital involvement in project execution.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of specialized experience in authority liaison roles within the UAE or GCC.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills in English; Arabic proficiency is often mandatory.
• Ability to negotiate complex technical requirements with officials.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact with local authorities for approvals.
• Lead submission and tracking of technical documentation to obtain necessary certifications.
• Ensure project submissions comply with local building codes and standards.
• Supervise a team to prepare submission packages according to authority requirements.
• Identify potential compliance risks in the design phase.

Skills

Local authority approval workflows

Building codes knowledge

Strong communication skills

Negotiation & Diplomacy

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering, Architecture, Business Management or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strategic Regulatory Interface: Act as the primary point of contact and official representative for the consultancy with local authorities such as Dubai Municipality (DM), DDAT, Trakhees and utility providers like DEWA and RTA.
• Full Approval Cycle Management: Lead the submission and tracking of technical documentation from Concept Design through to the Building Completion Certificate (BCC) including obtaining all necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
• Permit & Approval Management: Undertake a QA/QC review of statutory submissions and coordinate the timely submission of architectural and engineering drawings following up on statuses to resolve issues or technical rejections.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all project submissions comply with the applicable standards legislation local building codes land‑use policies (e.g. DDA or Trakhees) and the latest authority standards.
• Team Leadership: Supervise a team of designers or coordinators to ensure submission packages are prepared according to specific authority checklists and software portal requirements (e.g. Dubai BPS or TAMM).
• Risk Mitigation & Advisory: Identify potential compliance risks early in the design phase and advise internal project managers and senior management on strategies to resolve technical rejections or authority comments.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise between internal design teams, external consultants and client representatives to ensure authority comments are accurately addressed in project revisions.
• Reporting & Tracking: Maintain detailed logs of approval statuses and review timelines providing regular updates to senior management on potential risks or delays.
• Relationship Management:
  • Proactively build and maintain strong professional relationships with government officials to facilitate smoother project execution and faster resolutions.
  • Cultivate professional networks with government officials and master developers to facilitate faster processing and stay updated on evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in engineering, Architecture, Business Management or a related field.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of local authority approval workflows, NOC requirements and experience with submission portals (e.g. Dubai Building Permit System).
  • In‑depth knowledge of building codes, zoning laws and architectural standards.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a corporate environment and with diverse teams.
• Soft Skills:
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills in English; Arabic proficiency is often mandatory for direct authority interaction.
  • Negotiation & Diplomacy: Ability to negotiate complex technical requirements with officials while maintaining the firm’s reputation.
  • Problem‑Solving: Proactive approach to identifying communication silos and resolving conflicts between project stakeholders.
• Experience:
  • Typically 12 to 15 years of specialized experience in authority liaison roles within the UAE or GCC consultant and construction sector.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time