Stakeholder Coordination Engineer
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting seeks a highly experienced Stakeholder Coordination Engineer to act as primary liaison with Abu Dhabi government authorities and utility providers.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as main point of contact with Abu Dhabi government entities and statutory authorities
- Manage submission, tracking, and closure of permits, NOCs, and design approvals
- Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi building codes and planning regulations
- Coordinate design review comments to ensure compliance with authority standards
- Maintain comprehensive tracker of submissions and approvals
- Prepare regular status reports for senior management
- Collaborate with Project Directors, Design Managers, Planning Teams, and other internal teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline
- 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
- Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi regulatory frameworks and submission portals
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
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Job Description
- We are seeking a highly experienced Stakeholder Coordination Engineer to join our Head Office team in Abu Dhabi, supporting major building and infrastructure projects across the emirate.
- You will act as the primary liaison with government authorities, utility providers, and regulatory bodies, ensuring timely approvals, permits, NOCs, and full compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline
- Master’s degree preferred (not mandatory)
- 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
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
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
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