Sr. Liaison Officer

Job description / Role

You will be submitting, reviewing and discussing all the projects design to obtain the building permits in coordination with all the Authorities ( ADM, ADDC, ADCD, ADNOC, Etisalat, DU, ...and other various authorities.

The role includes the following:

- Responsibility for submission of all design NOC applications.
- Keeping abreast of changes to NOC processes and procedures and advising the PM’s and Design Principals of those changes.
- Supporting the PM’s and Design Managers in making timely submissions and tracking the progress of those submissions
- Responsible for ensuring NOC submissions are fully coordinated and integrated for every project on a multidiscipline basis, before being issued for local authority NOC’s
- Coordination with the Local authorities as needed on technical issues relating to submissions.
- Coordination with in house project managers for individual projects.
- Coordination with other Local Authority Liaison Officers

Salary:
AED 12,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

- Experience and detailed knowledge of all local authority requirements and processes in Abu Dhabi
- Ability to deal effectively with all Abu Dhabi authorities and translate their requirements into clear feedback and comments for the design team.
- Ability to review multidiscipline designs to ensure they meet the necessary standards for submission to the Abu Dhabi authorities
- Proven success in negotiating on technical matters with Abu Dhabi local authorities
- Proven delivery against programmes of work within tight deadlines
- Proven technical negotiation and problem solving skills when facing design team and local authorities
- Fluent communicator (written and spoken) in English and Arabic
- Ability to clearly present issues and communicate solutions

Requirements:

- Degree qualified in any discipline
- Preferably registered with Abu Dhabi Municipality
- A minimum of five years in coordination and engagement with statutory authorities in Abu Dhabi or a demonstrable background in a similar role

About the Company

A leading construction company in the UAE.