Permitting Supervisor

We are seeking a highly experienced Permitting 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 with engineering consultants drive the approval process with Dubai Municipality DM Key tasks include securing Change of Use permits updating Affection 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 as GFA Gross Floor Area BUA BuiltUp Area and Setbacks Lead the management of Traffic Impact Assessments TIA and parking ratio approvals with RTA as well as fire safety reviews with DCD Dubai Civil Defence NOC Management Orchestrate the acquisition of all necessary No Objection Certificates NOCs from utility providers including DEWA water electricity Etisalat Skills Experience Minimum 7 years of dedicated permitting experience within Dubai s real estate development sector or a major engineering consultancy Local Network Critical Established working relationships and networks within DM specifically with planning committees in areas like Al Wasl RTA and DCD are 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 Arabic and Fluent English or Chinese are mandatory The ability to interpret official Arabic government correspondence and negotiate efficiently with officials is a must