Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a professional and detail-oriented

Stakeholder and Authority Liaison Coordinator

to join our team. The ideal candidate will be facilitating all projects level related stakeholder permitting and approvals required for the various projects within the program. Stakeholders include government and semi government entities.

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder & Client Interface

Represent COENGR / the client in all stakeholder engagements, acting as the public face of the company for authority and client interactions. Develop, maintain, and update stakeholder and potential client registers. Build and manage effective relationships with government entities, semi-government bodies, and relevant approval authorities. Coordinate stakeholder expectations and facilitate engagement through meetings, dialogue, and formal communication.

Permitting & Approvals Management

Lead and coordinate the end-to-end permitting process to ensure timely acquisition of required permits, NOCs, and licenses. Liaise with regulatory authorities. Maintain and update internal tracking systems for permit and approval status across all ongoing projects. Monitor risks that may impact the permitting timeline and escalate issues to project leadership with recommendations.

Project Support & Documentation

Coordinate with design teams and consultants to ensure submission packages comply with authority requirements. Review deliverables from design consultants and contractors to ensure they meet stakeholder and contractual expectations. Assist in preparing and issuing authority-related documentation including submissions, revisions, justifications, clarifications, and approvals. Maintain a current and organized record of all authority-related documentation and correspondence. Prepare project and office reports, presentations, and communications related to permitting and authority coordination. Issue weekly authority progress reports and participate in regular project status updates.

Internal Coordination & Design Review

Actively assist the Office Manager and/or Design Director in daily project matters. Participate in weekly/monthly progress meetings, prepare minutes of meetings, and follow up on action items. Assist in design reviews and coordination of production drawings to ensure they align with client and authority requirements. Participate in the review of project specifications and ensure compliance with authority and statutory standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum 4 years of experience "Preferably in Abu Dhabi" Comprehensive knowledge of all relevant regulations from A to Z. Experience working with UAE government or semi-government authorities for obtaining project permits and NOCs and using portals for entities like ADM and DMT. Strong knowledge of local planning procedures, permitting regulations, and statutory requirements. Customer service mindset with the ability to build positive client relationships.
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Do you have UAE driving license with a car? Are you experienced in the permits and approvals process? Can you join us immediately? * Are you familiar in using government portals for engineering such as ADPorts, KEZAD, DMT, Municipalities, ADCDA, EAD, ITC, TAQA, Transco, Etisalat, Du, ADNOC, ADAC, GHQ, DOE, CICPA, ADPC, WRC, and developer?