NOC Officer (No Objection Certificates)

Roles

NOC Management

Problem-Solving and Issue Resolution

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Duties

• Prepare and validate all necessary documents for NOC applications, including site plans, drawings, and compliance certifications.
• Coordinate with the design and project teams to ensure plans meet regulatory standards before submission.
• Monitor the status of approvals and escalate delays or issues to management for resolution.
• Assist in securing permits for specific landscaping activities, such as tree planting, excavation, or irrigation.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper handling of sensitive project information.
• Support audits by providing accurate records and documentation related to NOC activities.
• Occupational and workplace Health and Safety responsibilities:
• In addition to all job specific responsibilities, all employees are required to adhere to all Khidmah health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, practices, and relevant legal and statutory health, safety and environmental requirements and obligations.
• All employees are personally responsible to familiarize themselves with these policies, procedures, practices, updates, etc.
• Khidmah HSE department regularly updates existing and introduce new policies, procedures and practices and each employee is personally responsible to ensure they stay updated and compliant with all such updates and new additions.
• Information Security responsibilities:
• Comply with Khidmah Information Security Policies
• Be aware of and fulfil their information security responsibilities
• Ensure whoever handles sensitive company information have taken the Security Awareness Training
• Know how to report a security incident (to IT ServiceDesk or InfoSec).
• Not Disable his/her OS firewall and/or Antivirus
• Restrict use to authorized purposes, Protect access accounts, privileges and associated passwords.
• Accept accountability of his/her individual user accounts, and maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in one of Civil Engineering
• **2–4 years**
• of experience in landscaping, construction, or a related field, with direct involvement in coordinating with regulatory authorities.
• Proven experience in handling documentation and obtaining approvals for projects.
• Understanding of local laws, zoning regulations, and environmental guidelines related to landscaping projects.
• Knowledge of NOC processes, including documentation, submission, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and submitting NOC applications.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining detailed records of approvals and correspondence.
• Ability to coordinate with project teams, contractors, and authorities to facilitate smooth approval processes.
• Skilled in tracking application progress and ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting site plans, blueprints, and landscaping designs.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software for validating technical documents
• **(**
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Familiarity with project tracking and management software.
• Awareness of eco-friendly landscaping practices and sustainability guidelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with authorities, contractors, and project teams.
• Ability to draft clear and professional correspondence.
• Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships with regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
• Effective in negotiating and resolving issues related to NOC approvals.
• Meticulous in reviewing documentation and identifying errors or inconsistencies.
• Strong focus on accuracy to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze and resolve delays or objections during the approval process.
• Creative thinking to identify cost-effective and efficient solutions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple NOC applications simultaneously.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and ensure timely project approvals.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, and project managers.
• Flexibility to handle unexpected challenges and changing regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring all landscaping projects adhere to legal and environmental standards
• Identifying opportunities to streamline the NOC process for faster approvals