Authorities Engineer Senior

Role and project context

Authority approvals and strategy

• Lead complex approval packages involving multiple authorities and interfaces, including RTA, DEWA, and telecommunications providers.
• Develop authority-specific strategies, submission sequences, and pre-submission meeting plans; coordinate approval progress.
• Provide technical input on approvals for tenders and project risk registers.

Technical review and coordination

• Review and sign off authority submissions; resolve authority comments, technical disputes, and approval challenges with technical justifications.
• Maintain knowledge of codes, regulations, and procedures; monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover approvals; recommend fees, deposits, and guarantees.
• Build relationships with authorities, consultants, and internal project teams and facilitate resolution of technical matters.

Leadership and improvement

• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development through technical clinics, peer reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement; support quality submissions and approval milestones.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering.
• 6–9 years of relevant experience, including multi-authority approvals on large UAE construction projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex approval packages involving multiple government authorities.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and emirate-level approval processes; experience with Abu Dhabi portals TAMM, TAQA, IPS, and ITC.
• Civil Engineer ADM registration card is required.

Technical and communication skills

• Knowledge of Dubai Building Code, Abu Dhabi regulations, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, DEWA regulations, and RTA requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English; strong problem-solving, technical writing, and negotiation skills.
• Mentoring ability, stakeholder management, attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Desirable: UAE driving licence, UAE Society of Engineers membership, local authority accreditations, and contractual awareness.

Employer offering

• The employer describes opportunities to contribute to significant UAE projects, a collaborative environment, and professional growth and career progression.