NOC Coordinator - Arabic Speaker

Al Marwan Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Al Marwan Group in the UAE seeks a NOC Coordinator to manage permits and approvals for infrastructure and civil construction projects. You will liaise with government bodies in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates to ensure timely permissions and minimize project delays.

The role requires a civil engineering or related degree, 1–4 years of UAE experience, fluency in Arabic and English, and a valid UAE driving license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between project management, contractors, and local authorities in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.
• Prepare, submit, and track NOC applications and permit requests.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate technical submissions.
• Maintain a tracker of NOCs, permits, statuses, and renewal dates.
• Provide regular permitting progress reports to the Project Manager.
• Escalate delays or compliance risks and propose mitigations.

Skills

NOC coordination

Permitting processes

Arabic & English bilingual

Communication skills

Negotiation

Driving license

Immediate availability

Authority e-services/portals

Google Workspace

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration or related

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, development, and Hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries, delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

Job Summary

The NOC (No Objection Certificate) Coordinator is responsible for facilitating, managing, and expediting all necessary permits, approvals, and NOCs required for infrastructure and civil construction projects. Acting as the critical liaison between the project team and government bodies, this role ensures that all legal and regulatory permissions are secured in a timely manner to prevent project delays, with a specialized focus on navigating the specific authority frameworks within Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.

Key Responsibilities

Authority Liaison & Coordination:

• Act as the primary point of contact between the project management team, contractors, and local governmental/utility authorities in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates (e.g., SEWA, Etihad WE/FEWA, Sharjah Municipality, SRTA, Civil Defence).
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with authority representatives to streamline approval processes.
• Attend authority meetings, site visits, and inspections to resolve queries, address objections, and clarify project requirements.

NOC Applications & Processing:

• Prepare, compile, and submit accurate and complete NOC applications, permit requests, and engineering drawings through relevant authority online portals and physical submissions.
• Monitor and track the progress of all submitted applications, proactively following up to expedite approvals and minimize turnaround times.
• Coordinate with internal engineering and design teams to ensure all technical documentation required for submissions is accurate and provided on schedule.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all project submissions strictly comply with the latest regulations, codes, and guidelines set by the respective local authorities in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.
• Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date tracker and database of all NOCs, permits, their current statuses, validity periods, and required renewal dates.
• Manage the organized archiving of all approved permits and authority correspondence for project audits and handover.

Communication & Reporting:

• Provide the Project Manager and core team with regular status reports and dashboards regarding permitting progress.
• Identify and immediately escalates any potential delays, rejections, or compliance risks related to authority approvals, proposing actionable mitigation strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1 to 4 years of experience (Entry to Mid-level) in a permitting, NOC coordination, or technical PRO role within the UAE construction and infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience and established familiarity with the procedures, portals, and personnel of government and utility authorities specifically in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.
• Proficiency in using authority e-services/portals, as well as standard office productivity tools (Google Workspace, MS Office).
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Valid UAE driving license is required .
• Immediate availability to join is highly preferred.