Authority Engineer

Authority EngineerDuties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with local authorities and statutory bodies to obtain design approvals, and permits.
• Review project designs and submissions to ensure compliance with authority regulations, codes, and standards.
• Prepare, submit, and track authority applications, drawings, and technical documents.
• Liaise with design consultants, contractors, and project teams to address authority comments.
• Attend meetings, inspections, and site visits with authority representatives.
• Monitor approval status and ensure approvals are obtained in line with the project programme.
• Maintain records of submissions, approvals, and correspondence with authorities.
• Provide guidance to the project team on authority requirements and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• Experience dealing with local authorities and statutory approvals on construction projects.
• 5 to 10 years of experience
• Arabic Speaker
• Strong knowledge of local codes, regulations, and permitting processes.
• Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Proficient in documentation control and authority submission procedures.

Job Type: Full-time