Senior Specialist – Development Review

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the planning review process for Abu Dhabi Ports customers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines involved in the development review process.
• Suggest modifications to the process as required.
• Lead the preparation of development proposals for Abu Dhabi Ports projects.
• Participate in monitoring plan compliance and provide technical support during plan implementation
• Provide the necessary guidance to promote safe, sustainable, and attractive developments
• Participate in preparing development and design guidelines, codes, and other rules or regulations as required
• Coordinate or support the preparation and periodic update of other architectural and planning documents as required (e.g. building codes …).
• Carry out any other activity identified to support the department.
• Enhance the culture of development services and approvals awareness across AD Ports Group Clusters, Business Units and Subsidiaries etc.

People Management Responsibilities

• Implement effective performance evaluation mechanisms that measure key performance indicators, foster continuous improvement, and enhance productivity.
• Identify skill gaps and training requirements for the teams to ensure consistent high performance.
• Develop a strong leadership framework within the team to encourage professional advancement and leadership skills among team members through mentoring and leadership training programs.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on Development Services and approvals best practices and trends.
• Review and endorse the Division’s strategy.
• Foster a forward-thinking approach that anticipates future trends and prepares the department to adapt to technological advancements and market changes.
• Enhance communication and collaboration with key stakeholders to align Developers’ Services Hub strategies with broader organizational goals. Ensure that the AD Ports Group HSE, Sustainability, Business Continuity & Security Regulations & Compliance requirements are adhered to.
• Contribute to development and land management policies and procedures includ ing building permits.
• Manage in-house project teams and external consultants to carry out tasks

Education

• al and Technical Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or Architecture. Master's degree is a plus

Language Skills

• Excellent English and Arabic
• Years of Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Nature of Experience:
• Experience in Planning Permits -related functions, Quality, Health and Safety, Environment, Business Continuity Management aspects.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards
• Ability to understand strategic issues and hold an overall perspective of the organization.
• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performance teams.
• Should have excellent technical aptitude and superior project and people management skills.
• Ability to handle customers with care to deliver results.