Senior NOC Engineer - DM Projects

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 737,715 - 1,147,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with a global infrastructure consulting firm

Career development in a professional environment

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is looking for a Senior NOC Engineer in Dubai. This role focuses on coordinating with Dubai Municipality and managing NOC submissions to ensure smooth delivery of infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 8-10 years of experience in authority coordination and permit management. Strong knowledge of Dubai regulations is essential for compliance and successful project execution.

Join a global firm that values quality and sustainable infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in infrastructure projects with Dubai Municipality project approvals.
• Strong background in managing roads, utilities, drainage, and municipal services.
• Ability to manage multiple authority submissions and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main coordination point with Dubai Municipality and other UAE authorities.
• Prepare, submit, monitor, and secure NOCs and permits through authority portals.
• Review authority comments and compliance requirements to prevent project delays.

Skills

Dubai Municipality NOC coordination

Authority permit management

Infrastructure approvals

Roads and utilities coordination

NDRC works

Drainage and stormwater approvals

Sewerage line coordination

Asphalt cutting permits

Traffic diversion plans

DM authority portals

Shop drawing review

Method statement review

Technical submittal review

Design conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Project documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior NOC Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Civil Engineering opportunity for experienced authority coordination professionals with strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality approvals, infrastructure permits, road works, utilities, drainage, NDRC, and municipal service interfaces. This role supports the smooth delivery of infrastructure projects by managing NOC submissions, authority approvals, technical clarifications, permit tracking, and compliance with DM standards and UAE regulatory requirements.

Job Snapshot

Role: Senior NOC Engineer

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: 8-10 years in Dubai Municipality infrastructure, NOC, permit, and authority coordination

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Salary: 18000-28000 (USD)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main coordination point with Dubai Municipality and other UAE authorities, including RTA, DEWA, service providers, and relevant governing bodies.
• Prepare, submit, monitor, and secure NOCs, permits, and infrastructure approvals through DM and authority online portals.
• Manage approvals for utility diversions, NDRC works, stormwater networks, sewerage lines, asphalt cutting permits, traffic diversion plans, and related municipal requirements.
• Review authority comments, technical clarifications, approval conditions, and compliance requirements to prevent delays in project delivery.
• Review and approve design drawings, shop drawings, method statements, and technical submittals against DM codes, project specifications, and authority standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, internal teams, corporate clients, and authority representatives to resolve technical and design conflicts.
• Ensure roads, utilities, drainage, municipal services, and associated infrastructure works comply with DM guidelines, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Organize and attend coordination meetings with Dubai Municipality and other authorities to close design, approval, and site-related issues.
• Track multiple authority submissions, maintain approval status records, and provide clear progress updates to project stakeholders.
• Support project teams by identifying approval risks early and recommending practical solutions for smooth site execution.
• Maintain accurate records of NOCs, permits, approvals, correspondence, and authority conditions for project documentation and close-out needs.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in infrastructure projects, with proven hands‑on exposure to Dubai Municipality project approvals.
• Strong background in roads, NDRC, utilities, drainage, stormwater, sewerage, municipal services, and authority coordination.
• Expert knowledge of Dubai Municipality NOC procedures, permit workflows, approval portals, and regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of infrastructure design, utility interfaces, traffic diversion requirements, and site coordination challenges.
• Able to manage several approvals and authority submissions at the same time while meeting tight project deadlines.
• Strong coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with authorities, consultants, contractors, design teams, and client representatives.
• Clear communicator with strong reporting, problem‑solving, follow‑up, and documentation skills.
• Detail‑focused and practical, with the ability to interpret authority comments and guide teams toward compliant solutions.

Skills Set

• Dubai Municipality NOC coordination
• Authority permit management
• Infrastructure approvals
• Roads and utilities coordination
• NDRC works
• Drainage and stormwater approvals
• Sewerage line coordination
• Asphalt cutting permits
• Traffic diversion plans
• DM authority portals
• Shop drawing review
• Method statement review
• Technical submittal review
• Design conflict resolution
• Stakeholder management
• Regulatory compliance
• Project documentation and reporting

Benefits

• Work with a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering complex road, utility, municipal, and urban infrastructure projects in Dubai.
• Build strong exposure to Dubai Municipality approvals, NOC workflows, authority coordination, and infrastructure delivery standards.
• Join a role where technical coordination and timely approvals directly support project progress, compliance, and successful site execution.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, consultants, project managers, contractors, and authority stakeholders on high‑impact infrastructure work.
• Develop your career in a professional environment focused on engineering quality, sustainable infrastructure, and long‑term urban development.