Permitting & NOC Engineer
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting seeks a Permitting & NOC Engineer to manage authority permit applications and regulatory approvals for a large-scale residential development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare, compile, and submit all permit applications and NOC requests to Abu Dhabi authorities across all project phases
- Manage submissions across all relevant authorities including DOT, ADDC, ADSSC, DM, ADDED, TASAREEH, Miral, and telecommunications providers
- Operate authority portals and digital submission platforms proficiently
- Proactively follow up with authority contacts and portal case handlers to track submission status and expedite approvals
- Maintain a comprehensive NOC and permit tracker covering all submissions, expected approval dates, status, conditions, and close out actions
- Coordinate with design consultant to obtain and verify required drawings, calculations, and reports for authority submissions
- Serve as Nova's primary point of contact with all Abu Dhabi authorities for permitting and NOC matters
- Provide regular NOC and permit status reports to Project Director and PMO
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in permitting, NOC management, and authority approvals in Abu Dhabi
- Hands on experience submitting directly on Abu Dhabi authority portals including TASAREEH, ADDC, ADSSC, DOT, and DM systems
- Valid UAE driving licence
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Arabic language is a significant advantage
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for basic drawing mark up and submission package preparation
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Job Description
- The Permitting & NOC Engineer is a critical delivery role responsible for managing all authority permit applications, No Objection Certificate (NOC) submissions, and regulatory approvals required for a large scale, phased residential Design & Build development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
- The role has end to end ownership of the permitting process — from preparing and submitting applications directly on authority portals to following up on approvals, responding to authority comments, and coordinating across internal teams and the design consultant.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, compile, and submit all permit applications and NOC requests to Abu Dhabi authorities across all project phases.
- Manage submissions across all relevant authorities including DOT, ADDC, ADSSC, DM, ADDED, TASAREEH, Miral, telecommunications providers, and any other applicable regulatory bodies.
- Operate authority portals and digital submission platforms proficiently, including TASAREEH, ADDC portal, ADSSC portal, DOT portal, and DM systems.
- Ensure all submission packages are complete, accurate, and compliant with each authority's specific requirements prior to submission.
- Proactively follow up with authority contacts and portal case handlers to track submission status and expedite approvals.
- Maintain a comprehensive NOC and permit tracker covering all submissions, expected approval dates, status, conditions, and close out actions.
- Receive and review authority comments on submitted packages and coordinate prompt responses with the relevant technical team or design consultant.
- Serve as Nova's primary point of contact with all Abu Dhabi authorities for permitting and NOC matters on the project.
- Coordinate closely with the Infrastructure Lead Engineer and discipline engineers to align permitting timelines with design delivery and construction programme.
- Provide regular NOC and permit status reports to the Project Director and PMO, highlighting critical path items and risks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related discipline — mandatory.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in permitting, NOC management, and authority approvals in Abu Dhabi — mandatory.
- Proven track record of managing multi authority NOC and permit processes on large scale residential, mixed use, or infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.
- Hands on experience submitting directly on Abu Dhabi authority portals including TASAREEH, ADDC, ADSSC, DOT, and DM systems — essential.
- Proficient in TASAREEH portal — mandatory.
- Hands on experience with ADDC, ADSSC, DOT, and DM digital submission portals — mandatory.
- Valid UAE driving licence — required.
- Excellent written and spoken English — mandatory; Arabic is a significant advantage.
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