Authority Liaison Engineer

Alpago Design & Build; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpago Design & Build seeks an experienced Authority Liaison Engineer to manage coordination, approvals, and compliance with all relevant authorities in Dubai. The role requires strong knowledge of local regulations and effective communication with government bodies to ensure smooth project execution.

Key responsibilities include liaising with Dubai Municipality, DCD, DEWA, RTA, and other entities, preparing submissions for permits and NOCs, and coordinating with consultants and internal teams

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5–12 years of experience as an Authority Liaison Engineer or similar role.
• Knowledge of local authority procedures and codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Dubai Municipality, DCD, DEWA, RTA, Etisalat, Du, Trakhees and other entities.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on drawings, NOCs, permits and approvals.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure compliance.
• Track approval status and ensure timely approvals to avoid delays.
• Attend authority meetings and address comments and compliance issues.
• Ensure projects adhere to local codes, standards, and regulations.
• Maintain records of submissions, approvals, and correspondence.
• Support project teams during construction for inspections and handovers.
• Assist with completion certificates, as-built approvals, and handover docs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Coordination skills

Follow-up skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Authority portals

Job description

Alpago Design & Build is seeking an experienced Authority Liaison Engineer to manage coordination, approvals, and compliance with all relevant authorities. The role requires strong knowledge of local regulations, approval processes, and effective communication with government bodies to ensure smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with local authorities including Dubai Municipality, DCD, DEWA, RTA, Etisalat, Du, Trakhees, and other relevant entities.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on drawings, NOCs, permits, and approvals for projects.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure submissions comply with authority requirements.
• Track approval status and ensure timely approvals to avoid project delays.
• Attend authority meetings and address comments, revisions, and compliance issues.
• Ensure all projects adhere to local codes, standards, and regulations.
• Maintain records of submissions, approvals, and correspondence.
• Support project teams during construction for authority inspections and final approvals.
• Assist with completion certificates, as-built approvals, and handover documentation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-12 years of experience as an Authority Liaison Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of authority approval procedures and regulations.
• Experience with design & build projects is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of authority portals is an advantage.