UAE Government Relations & Project Delivery Lead

Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking an experienced professional to lead project-facing regulatory engagement in Abu Dhabi. You will own the authority engagement strategy, coordinate with internal and external teams, and build strong relationships with government entities to keep projects on track.

The role requires UAE regulatory expertise, the ability to manage multiple approval workstreams, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Qualifications

• Experience navigating UAE government regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple approval workstreams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the authority engagement strategy for assigned projects, ensuring regulatory requirements are anticipated early and incorporated into project plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors and external stakeholders to remove approval bottlenecks and maintain project momentum.
• Develop strong working relationships with public-sector entities and represent the organization during meetings and regulatory discussions.
• Maintain oversight of approval dependencies, upcoming deadlines, documentation gaps and potential risks, providing timely updates to management.
• Interpret changes in local regulations and authority procedures, translating them into practical actions for project and business teams.
• Improve permits and external approvals management by introducing clearer workflows, stronger tracking and better coordination across stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salt is seeking an experienced professional to lead project-facing regulatory engagement in Abu Dhabi. You will own the authority engagement strategy, coordinate with internal and external teams, and build strong relationships with government entities to keep projects on track.

The role requires UAE regulatory expertise, the ability to manage multiple approval workstreams, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.