NOC/Stakeholder Engineer

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified candidate to coordinate stakeholder engagement with local authorities and manage submissions on authority portals. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the UAE construction sector, possess a Bachelor's degree, and be proficient in Arabic and English. Strong relationship-building skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of working experience in GCC, preferably UAE.
• Particular experience required in Abu Dhabi with expertise related to NOC process.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement with local authorities.
• Manage submissions on authorities' portals related to infrastructure work.
• Organize and run workshops and client meetings.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication (Arabic and English)

Building relationships

Drawing interpretation

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 www.hillintl.com.

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 utility's 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:

• Bachelor's 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 effectively 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.