Authority Approvals Manager

 



Role:

Working on a large master planned mixed-use mega development in Dubai. This role is to lead and manage the process of Authority Approvals on behalf of the Employer and Programme Manager.

The successful candidate should have significant experience in the permitting process, dealing with authorities (including DM, RTA, Civil Defence, DEWA, Civil Aviation) and be able to add significant value through being able to facilitate necessary master plan and design approvals to progress the development.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop a Statutory Authority and Approvals strategy.
To then ensure authority approval requirements are known and planned;
Execute, monitor and update the Authority Approvals / Permits register and work with regulatory authorities to ensure that the required approvals are in place in a timely manner;
Develop relationships and hold regular meetings with key permit users to the project to ensure all necessary permits for delivery of construction works are in place;
Support the Project Managers, Design Consultants and Contractors to resolve Authority approval and permit interface issues as necessary;
Together with the wider project team develop systems to ensure that permits are current and valid for the construction activity being undertaken.

Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University
Minimum of 12 years’ experience
3 years of experience in UAE in similar roles
Experience in working with construction and/or engineering companies
The successful candidate should be a native Arabic speaker with fluent spoken and written English.
Team working ethos, with strong interpersonal and communications skills, and a problem solving attitude are essential.

About the Company:

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.
We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to: focus on quality seek world class design and excellence strive to add value be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society