Engineering Permits & Approvals Coordinator / Government Liaison Officer (PRO)

Company Description
Al Amara Al Sharqiya "AAAS" is a multi-disciplinary firm founded and led by Engineer Ziad El-Samad in 1977 in the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi. The firm had the opportunity to acquire extensive experience in designing and developing a great number of projects in the midst of the construction boom in the country. Over the years, AAAS has generated many significant projects, all underlined by a commitment to sustainable systems and a modern aesthetic sense that embraces constantly the historical and cultural context of each project. AAAS has pushed by that the boundaries of architecture, giving its design a sensation of force and movement and producing a continuous dialogue of functional architecture and sculptural form and a charming connection between the past and the present.

Job Description
AAAS is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Engineering Permits & Approvals Coordinator to manage and expedite all licensing, NOCs, and permit applications with government and utility authorities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record navigating Abu Dhabi’s regulatory landscape and the technical ability to review and interpret engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), Department of Municipalities & Transport (DMT), TAQA, Etisalat, du, and other relevant authorities.
• Liaise directly with government entities and utility providers to submit applications, track progress, and resolve queries or rejections promptly.
• Review and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi building codes, authority requirements, and utility connection standards prior to submission.
• Coordinate closely with in-house engineers, project managers, and external consultants to prepare complete and accurate submission packages.
• Manage approvals for service connections, excavation permits, building completion certificates, and consultancy/contractor licensing renewals.
• Maintain a systematic digital and physical archive of all permits, approvals, correspondence, and submission records.
• Stay updated on changes in regulatory procedures, e-submission portals (e.g., TAMM, ADM systems), and authority guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in handling engineering permits, NOCs, and government approvals in Abu Dhabi.
• Prior experience working within engineering consultancies or contracting firms is highly preferred.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Architectural, or MEP) is strongly preferred to ensure technical competency in reviewing drawings.
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and cross-check engineering drawings (AutoCAD/PDF) against authority and utility requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of ADM procedures, DMT regulations, TAMM platform, and utility submission protocols (TAQA, Etisalat, du, etc.).
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in Arabic (mandatory); working proficiency in English is required.
• Valid UAE Driving License is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person