Authority Liaison Manager

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all authority approvals and NOCs across project stages including concept, design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate with government entities, municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory authorities in Abu Dhabi.
• Ensure all engineering drawings, technical submissions, and consultant deliverables are submitted and approved in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Monitor and track approval status, permits, and licenses to ensure no delays to project delivery.
• Liaise closely with consultants, contractors, and internal development teams to resolve authority comments and technical compliance issues.
• Attend meetings with government stakeholders and represent the company in all authority-related discussions.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, planning requirements, health and safety regulations, and utility standards.
• Support project teams with STRATA engineering coordination and authority-related technical matters.
• Manage project documentation, approvals logs, permit registers, and regulatory records.
• Coordinate inspections, authority site visits, and final completion approvals.
• Identify risks associated with approvals and proactively implement mitigation measures.
• Preferred Authority Exposure, experience coordinating with entities such as:

• Abu Dhabi Municipality

• DMT

• Addc / Aadc

• Civil Defence

• Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

• Sewerage and infrastructure authorities
• Utility and telecommunications providers