NOC/Stakeholder Engineer

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction management firm based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a candidate to manage stakeholder engagement and oversee submissions on authority portals. The ideal applicant will have at least 7 years of experience in the GCC, particularly in the UAE, and should be fluent in both Arabic and English. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to navigate local regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the GCC, preferably UAE.
• Experience with Abu Dhabi's NOC process required.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement with local authorities.
• Manage submissions on authority portals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at .

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement in particular local authorities.
• Manage supervision consultants submission on authorities portals (including submissions on behalf of contractors) mainly related to Infrastructure scope of works.
• Interaction with Abu Dhabi authorities mainly ADDC ADCD ADM ADSSC Transco EAD ADNOC Telecom.
• Organise prepare and run workshops and client meetings expediting actions arising producing reports and ensuring records of all activities are maintained.
• Coordinate with relevant utilities agencies departments and applicable authorities with mandated authority over the programme and ensure that all permits and NOCs are in place for the project.
• Coordinating routine and adhoc interface meetings as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Stakeholders.
• Working closely with Contractors Engineers and Operations to ensure all interface queries/issues are satisfied and closed.
• Assist in monitoring the Project delivery related to the utilitys agencies and services providers against established baselines for required permits inspections and approvals.
• Ensure interface activity is being performed in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of working experience in GCC preferably UAE as contractor and/or consultant in construction industry
• Particular experience required in Abu Dhabi with expertise related to NOC process
• Ability to manage authorities portals (ADSSC ADDC ADM etc.)
• Arabic and English language proficiency
• Ability to communicate with authorities representatives
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to assume responsibility and to interface and communicate effective with others.
• Team player and desire to learn.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of local regulations and standards
• Knowledge of permitting requirements
• Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to represent the company and project team professionally to the Client Consultants and Contractors.