Permit & Regulatory Liaison Specialist

Turner & Townsend; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a seasoned regulatory liaison to on-site project locations, interfacing with government authorities to secure permits and ensure compliance across lifecycle.

You will monitor approvals, maintain a comprehensive permit register, coordinate submissions, and manage regulatory risks while supporting inspections and handover. Requirements include a Bachelor's in construction-related fields, 7+ years of permit experience, fluent English, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in construction-related fields such as architecture or civil engineering.
• Experience liaising with government authorities on permits and regulatory approvals.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure project environments with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the PMC focal point for monitoring, coordinating, and facilitating all regulatory approvals, permits, and licenses.
• Track permit and approval status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive permit register to ensure full visibility of all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and follow through to final approval.
• Ensure strict compliance with permit conditions and all applicable regulatory obligations.
• Support government inspections, audits, and on-site verification activities.
• Maintain accurate regulatory reporting and documentation for audit readiness.
• Identify permitting risks early and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate project interfaces with national, provincial, and local authorities.
• Support operational readiness and commissioning approvals to ensure smooth project handover.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory liaison

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related fields

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a seasoned regulatory liaison to on-site project locations, interfacing with government authorities to secure permits and ensure compliance across lifecycle.

You will monitor approvals, maintain a comprehensive permit register, coordinate submissions, and manage regulatory risks while supporting inspections and handover. Requirements include a Bachelor's in construction-related fields, 7+ years of permit experience, fluent English, and strong stakeholder management.