Construction Permits & NOC, Senior Engineer Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.

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Posted 5 min ago

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil), Bachelor of Architecture(Architecture)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Lead the complete permitting and NOC process for construction works, ensuring timely approvals from UAE authorities including DMT, UPC, ADM, ITC, DOT, Civil Defense, Police, Military, ADDC, ADSSC, EWEC, Etisalat, Du, GASCO, EAD, ADQCC, ADAC, AD Ports, and other agencies.
  • Coordinate with design consultants, EPC teams, and contractors to prepare, validate, and submit technically complete permit applications in alignment with project schedules.
  • Maintain an up-to-date, centralized tracker for all permits and NOCs, capturing submission status, comments, approvals, expiry dates, and renewal timelines.
  • Liaise with authorities, utility providers, and municipalities to resolve technical issues, address queries, and facilitate approval processes.
  • Provide strategic guidance on permitting risks, regulatory timelines, constraints, and mitigation measures to support project planning.
  • Ensure all documentation complies with authority standards and is submitted in the approved format, sequence, and platform (as applicable).
  • Track and communicate changes in regulations, authority requirements, and permitting procedures to all stakeholders.
  • Participate in coordination meetings to support cross-utility interfaces, resolve inter-agency conflicts, and ensure smooth project progress.
  • Support project execution by securing construction permits, road opening permits, utility clearances, and completion/NOC close-out approvals.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 - 15 years of experience in permitting NOCs, and authority coordination within UAE construction or infrastructure projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of local authority requirements, permitting workflows, and NOC processes.
  • Strong working knowledge of authority processes (DMT, ADM, DOT, ADSSC, ADDC, Civil Defense, etc)
  • Proven experience supporting EPC/PMC/Consultant teams on major project
  • Strong network and working relationships with UAE authorities and utility agencies.
  • Proven ability to manage complex approval processes and multi-agency coordination.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

  • Site Engineering
  • Projects

Keywords

  • Construction Permitting Lead
  • NOC Acquisition

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Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.

Hill International, with more than 2,900 professionals in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Hill has participated in over 10,000+ project assignments with a total construction value of more than $600 billion. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

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