Stakeholder Coordination Engineer

Overview

Job Description

Authority Liaison & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the main point of contact with Abu Dhabi government entities and statutory authorities
• Manage relationships with DMT, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Civil Defence, ADDC, ADSSC, DoE, EAD, and DoT
• Attend authority coordination meetings and follow up on actions
• Resolve authority-related issues that may impact project progress

Permits, NOCs & Approvals

• Manage submission, tracking, and closure of permits, NOCs, and design approvals
• Ensure all required approvals are secured before construction works
• Coordinate design review comments to ensure compliance with authority standards
• Monitor approval timelines and escalate risks as needed

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi building codes and planning regulations
• Review drawings and documents prior to authority submission
• Track regulatory changes and communicate updates to project teams
• Ensure environmental and infrastructure compliance standards are met

Internal Coordination

• Collaborate with Project Directors, Design Managers, Planning Teams, Construction Managers, HSE, and QA/QC
• Provide guidance on authority processes and requirements
• Support tender and pre-construction teams with feasibility and authority insights

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain a comprehensive tracker of submissions and approvals
• Prepare regular status reports for senior management
• Maintain detailed documentation of authority correspondence
• Support contractual communication related to authority approvals and delays

Working Environment

• Based at Abu Dhabi Head Office
• Regular visits to authority offices and project sites
• Frequent interaction with senior internal leadership and government representatives

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline
• Master’s degree preferred (not mandatory)

Experience Requirements

• 15–20 years of authority liaison and stakeholder coordination experience
• Strong background with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors in Abu Dhabi
• Proven experience on large-scale building, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments
• Demonstrated success in securing complex approvals and resolving authority issues
• Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi regulatory frameworks and submission portals

Technical Knowledge

• Abu Dhabi Municipality and DMT processes
• Utility coordination procedures
• Infrastructure NOC processes
• Building permit approval workflows
• Environmental permitting procedures
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi e‑submission systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to engage effectively with senior authority representatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong documentation and tracking discipline
• High organizational capability and ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders

Additional Information