Authorities Liaison Manager

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 20,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis has long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers

• Strategic Regulatory Interface: Act as the primary point of contact and official representative for the consultancy with local authorities such as Dubai Municipality (DM), DDA, Trakhees, and utility providers like DEWA and RTA.
• Full Approval Cycle Management: Lead the submission and tracking of technical documentation from Concept Design through to the Building Completion Certificate (BCC), including obtaining all necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
• Permit & Approval Management: Undertake a QA/QC review of statutory submissions and coordinate the timely submission of architectural and engineering drawings, following up on statuses to resolve issues or technical rejections.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all project submissions comply with the applicable standards, legislation, local building codes, land-use policies (e.g., DDA or Tarakhees), and the latest authority standards.
• Team Leadership: Supervise a team of designers or coordinators to ensure submission packages are prepared according to specific authority checklists and software portal requirements (e.g., Dubai BPS or TAMM).
• Risk Mitigation & Advisory: Identify potential compliance risks early in the design phase and advise internal project managers and senior management on strategies to resolve technical rejections or authority comments.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise between internal design teams, external consultants, and client representatives to ensure authority comments are accurately addressed in project revisions.
• Reporting & Tracking: Maintain detailed logs of approval statuses and review timelines, providing regular updates to senior management on potential risks or delays.
• Relationship Management:
  • Proactively build and maintain strong professional relationships with government officials to facilitate smoother project execution and faster resolutions.
  • Cultivate professional networks with government officials and master developers to facilitate faster processing and stay updated on evolving regulations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Business Management, or a related field.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of local authority approval workflows, NOC requirements, and experience with submission portals (e.g., Dubai Building Permit System).
• In-depth knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, and architectural standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in corporate environment and with diverse teams.

Soft Skills:

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills in English; Arabic proficiency is often mandatory for direct authority interaction.
• Negotiation & Diplomacy: Ability to negotiate complex technical requirements with officials while maintaining the firm's reputation.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying communication "silos" and resolving conflicts between project stakeholders.

Experience:

• • Typically, 12 to 15+ years of specialized experience in authority liaison roles within the UAE or GCC consultant and construction sector.