Senior Authorities Liaison Engineer for UAE Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an experienced Authorities Liaison Engineer to join our UAE team.

The role focuses on managing submissions, permits, approvals and NOCs with Dubai authorities and utility providers throughout design and construction. The successful candidate will coordinate with project teams, contractors and authorities to ensure compliance and timely progression, while mitigating approval risks and guiding documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in UAE or similar markets.
• Strong knowledge of submission and approval processes with UAE authorities (DM, DDA, Trakhees, DCD, DEWA, RTA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Arabic skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate submissions, permits, approvals, and NOCs with government authorities and utilities.
• Interface between project team, contractors, consultants and authorities to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
• Advise project teams on authority requirements and submission procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors and design disciplines to ensure complete and compliant submissions.
• Monitor status of submissions, resolve issues, and escalate risks to project leadership.
• Attend meetings with authorities and coordinate technical clarifications among stakeholders.
• Maintain records and trackers for submissions, comments, and close-out actions.
• Support obtaining approvals for construction activities, inspections, and utility connections.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an experienced Authorities Liaison Engineer to join our UAE team.

The role focuses on managing submissions, permits, approvals and NOCs with Dubai authorities and utility providers throughout design and construction. The successful candidate will coordinate with project teams, contractors and authorities to ensure compliance and timely progression, while mitigating approval risks and guiding documentation requirements.