Stakeholder Coordination Engineer
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting seeks a Stakeholder Coordination Engineer to serve as the primary interface with Abu Dhabi government authorities and utility providers. The role manages permits, approvals, and NOCs for construction projects.
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Responsibilities
- Act as single point of contact between Nova and Abu Dhabi government authorities, municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory bodies
- Manage end to end application, tracking, and issuance of permits, licenses, approvals, and NOCs
- Prepare, compile, and submit technical and administrative documentation per authority requirements
- Coordinate with design consultants and internal engineering teams to incorporate stakeholder feedback
- Ensure all project activities comply with Abu Dhabi codes, municipal regulations, and Estidama/Pearl Rating requirements
- Maintain accurate records of all submissions, approvals, and authority interactions
- Prepare periodic status reports, approval trackers, and risk registers
- Support resolution of site related authority issues during construction
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in authority liaison, government relations, and permit/approvals management within UAE construction
- In depth knowledge of Abu Dhabi building codes, municipal regulations, and NOC/permit procedures
- Demonstrable experience obtaining approvals from DMT, ADCD, TAQA Distribution, EAD, Abu Dhabi Mobility, ADSSC, etc.
- Familiarity with Estidama and utility authority requirements
- Valid UAE driving license
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Company Overview
- Nova International General Contracting is a newly established UAE based company specializing in executing branded residences.
- Committed to high standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
Job Description
- The Stakeholder Coordination Engineer serves as Nova’s primary interface with government authorities, regulatory bodies, utility providers, and external stakeholders across Abu Dhabi.
- Accountable for securing project permits, approvals, and NOCs in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the single point of contact between Nova and Abu Dhabi government authorities, municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory bodies.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key authority representatives.
- Manage the end to end application, tracking, and issuance of permits, licenses, approvals, and NOCs.
- Prepare, compile, and submit technical and administrative documentation in line with each authority’s requirements.
- Proactively monitor approval timelines and escalate bottlenecks.
- Coordinate with design consultants and internal engineering teams to incorporate stakeholder feedback.
- Identify potential authority related design risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all project activities comply with applicable Abu Dhabi codes, municipal regulations, Estidama/Pearl Rating requirements, and HSE statutes.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in regulations, fee structures, and submission procedures.
- Maintain accurate, auditable records of all submissions, approvals, correspondence, and authority interactions.
- Prepare periodic status reports, approval trackers, and risk registers.
- Work closely with project managers, engineering, planning, and HSE teams to integrate authority requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with substantial track record in authority liaison, government relations, and permit/approvals management within UAE construction.
- In depth knowledge of Abu Dhabi building codes, municipal regulations, and NOC/permit procedures.
- Demonstrable experience obtaining approvals and coordinating with DMT, ADCD, TAQA Distribution, EAD, Abu Dhabi Mobility, ADSSC, telecommunications providers, and other relevant authorities.
- Familiarity with Estidama and relevant utility authority requirements and online submission systems.
- Strong understanding of design approval processes from concept through handover.
- Proven experience working for a main contractor on Design & Build projects in Abu Dhabi (preferable).
- Valid UAE driving license; membership of Society of Engineers – UAE and familiarity with authority e submission portals are advantageous.
Additional Information
- Nova International General Contracting is an equal opportunity employer.
- Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements.
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