Authorities Liaison Manager

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group seeks a senior Regulatory Liaison in Dubai to lead interface with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and RTA, ensuring timely approvals and building permits. You will oversee the full approval cycle from concept through Building Completion Certificate, coordinating design teams and external consultants.

Responsibilities include QA/QC reviews, compliance with local codes, and proactive risk mitigation while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships for smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in engineering, architecture, business management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of local authority approval workflows and NOC requirements.
• Experience with submission portals and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for authorities (DM, DDATrakhees, DEWA, RTA).
• Lead submission and tracking from concept to BCC and NOC acquisition.
• Perform QA/QC review of statutory submissions and coordinate drawings.

Skills

Authority liaison

NOC requirements

Dubai Building Permit System

Building codes knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

English communication

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Bachelor's degree in business management

Tools

Dubai Building Permit System

Job description

• Strategic Regulatory Interface: Act as the primary point of contact and official representative for the consultancy with local authorities such asDubai Municipality (DM)DDATrakhees and utility providers likeDEWAandRTA.
• Full Approval Cycle Management: Lead the submission and tracking of technical documentation from Concept Design through to theBuilding Completion Certificate (BCC) including obtaining all necessaryNo 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.DDAorTarakhees) 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 BPSorTAMM).
• 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 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 firms 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