PermittingSupervisor

We are seeking a highly experiencedPermitting Supervisor Arabic Native Speaker to join our team The ideal candidate must possess deep knowledge of Dubai s municipal regulations and have a proven track record of resolving complex approval bottlenecks through practical experience Fluency in English or Chinese is highly desirable Key Responsibilities Permitting Strategy Coordination Manage the full lifecycle of government approval milestones for projects acting as the primary bridge between the project team and government authorities Report directly to the Project Director Authority Liaison Core Approvals Independently or in coordination withengineeringconsultants drive the approval process withDubaiMunicipality DM Key tasks include securingChange of Usepermits updatingAffection Plans and obtaining Planning Building Permits PD DD and final construction permits Waivers Technical Negotiations Draft and submit special waiver applications regarding critical project parameters such asGFA Gross Floor Area BUA BuiltUp Area andSetbacks Lead the management ofTraffic Impact Assessments TIA and parking ratio approvals withRTA as well as fire safety reviews withDCD Dubai Civil Defence NOC Management Orchestrate the acquisition of all necessaryNo Objection Certificates NOCs from utility providers includingDEWA water electricity Etisalat Du telecom and adjacent property owners Qualifications Requirements Experience Minimum7 yearsof dedicated permitting experience within Dubai s real estate development sector or a major engineering consultancy LocalNetwork Critical Established working relationships and networks withinDM specifically with planning committees in areas like Al Wasl RTA andDCDare essential Technical Expertise Indepth knowledge of Dubai s land planning regulations GFA calculation rules and the practical nuances of the approval lifecycle Language Skills Native ArabicandFluent English or Chineseare mandatory The ability to interpret official Arabic government correspondence and negotiate efficiently with officials is a must