Senior Permitting & Regulatory Workflow Manager

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 401,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai is looking for a Permitting Office Senior Manager to lead regulatory approvals and workflow governance. This pivotal role requires a strong leader with over 7 years of relevant experience to coordinate permitting across major infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will engage with clients, manage teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ultimately supporting efficient project delivery. Parsons offers competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in permitting or regulatory coordination.
• Strong experience interfacing with clients and authorizing bodies.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management practices.
• Familiarity with regional permitting regulations.
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team overseeing permitting workflows.
• Establish reliable internal approval processes.
• Coordinate with various internal executive units.
• Review and approve reports and regulatory documentation.
• Liaise with consultants and contractors.
• Monitor progress meetings and track action items.
• Ensure timely review of submissions.
• Forecast workload and prioritize team activities.
• Implement process enhancements.
• Provide strategic input for planning and improvements.

Skills

Regulatory permitting and approvals coordination

Workflow governance and process optimization

Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination

Team leadership and performance management

Document review and compliance oversight

Strategic planning and reporting

Risk mitigation and escalation management

Infrastructure program administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Parsons in Dubai is looking for a Permitting Office Senior Manager to lead regulatory approvals and workflow governance. This pivotal role requires a strong leader with over 7 years of relevant experience to coordinate permitting across major infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will engage with clients, manage teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ultimately supporting efficient project delivery. Parsons offers competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.