Dubai Authority & Permits Coordinator (Trakhees Expert)

Drake and Scull International (PJSC); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake and Scull International (PJSC) seeks an experienced authority coordinator to manage submissions, permits, NOCs and approvals, serving as the primary contact with government authorities. You will liaise with Trakhees, DM, RTA, DDA and other authorities to ensure timely compliance and approvals.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s/Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management, minimum 5 years UAE construction experience with authority coordination, hands-on Trakhees experience, knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years UAE construction experience, with strong exposure to authority coordination.
• Hands-on Trakhees experience - Mandatory.
• Practical knowledge of DM, RTA, DDA and other relevant UAE authorities.
• Experience handling authority requirements in other Emirates will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, submissions, permits, NOCs and inspection processes.
• Strong communication, follow-up and stakeholder-management skills.
• Valid UAE Driving Licence - Mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project submissions, permits, NOCs, approvals, inspections and clearances.
• Act as the key contact with government and regulatory authorities.
• Liaise with Trakhees, DM, RTA, DDA and other authorities.
• Track submissions, maintain approval/permit trackers and monitor expiry dates.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and Consultants to obtain technical documents.
• Attend authority offices, inspections and coordination meetings.
• Escalate critical issues and provide status updates on authority requirements.

Skills

Authority coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Construction drawings

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's / Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Drake and Scull International (PJSC) seeks an experienced authority coordinator to manage submissions, permits, NOCs and approvals, serving as the primary contact with government authorities. You will liaise with Trakhees, DM, RTA, DDA and other authorities to ensure timely compliance and approvals.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s/Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management, minimum 5 years UAE construction experience with authority coordination, hands-on Trakhees experience, knowledge