Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level (4+ years required) Industry: Engineering, Construction, Consultancy
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Authority
Liaison Officer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This critical role requires a
professional who can seamlessly navigate regulatory requirements and maintain
strong relationships with government authorities across the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
Authority Coordination & Approvals
Manage
and coordinate all approvals and inspections with Dubai Municipality (DM),
Dubai Development Authority (DDA), Trakhees, Dubai Civil Defence (DCD),
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), and Roads & Transport
Authority (RTA) as a Registered Engineer (RE)
Ensure
timely submission and follow-up of all authority-related documentation
Maintain
compliance with all regulatory requirements and building codes
Abu Dhabi Municipality Operations
Coordinate
and submit permit applications to Abu Dhabi Municipality (AUH
Municipality)
Track
permit status and resolve any issues or rejections
Build
and maintain strong relationships with municipality officials
Stay
updated on the latest regulations and procedural changes
Technical Documentation
Prepare
and submit architectural and engineering plans/drawings to Abu Dhabi
authorities
Review
technical drawings for compliance with authority requirements
Coordinate
with internal design teams and external consultants
Manage
document control and maintain accurate records
Stakeholder Management
Act
as the primary point of contact between the company and government
authorities
Liaise
with engineering consultants, contractors, and project teams
Provide
regular updates to management on approval status and timelines
Facilitate
smooth communication across all project stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Essential Experience (Mandatory)
Minimum
4 years of proven experience as an Authority Liaison or similar role
Dubai
Authorities Experience: Demonstrated track record handling approvals
and inspections with DM, DDA, Trakhees, DCD, DEWA, and RTA as a Registered
Engineer (RE)
Abu
Dhabi Municipality Expertise: Hands-on experience coordinating and
submitting permits with Abu Dhabi Municipality
Technical
Submission Skills: Proven experience submitting plans and technical
drawings to Abu Dhabi authorities
Engineering
Consultancy Background: Previous experience working in or with
engineering consultancy firms
Technical Skills
In-depth
knowledge of UAE building codes and regulations
Proficiency
in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings
Familiarity
with authority online portals and submission systems
Strong
understanding of civil defense, MEP, and structural requirements
Computer
literacy (MS Office, AutoCAD knowledge is a plus)
Professional Skills
Excellent
communication skills in English (Arabic is highly advantageous)
Strong
organizational and time management abilities
Attention
to detail and accuracy
Problem-solving
mindset with proactive approach
Ability
to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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