Manager NOC's and Permits
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with relevant government agencies municipalities and regulatory bodies to secure NOCs permits and statutory approvals in line with project schedules.
- Prepare and submit permit applications technical documents and compliance reports.
- Track approval processes and maintain an up-to-date permitting register.
- Utilities & External Interfaces
- Liaise with utility providers (telecom electricity water gas etc.) to assess potential conflicts with project designs.
- Coordinate utility diversion relocation or protection works to minimize disruption to construction activities.
- Support the resolution of conflicts between project works and third-party assets.
- Review design drawings to identify potential clashes with existing infrastructure.
- Provide engineering input to support design modifications required by authorities or utility providers.
- Assist in preparing technical presentations and documentation for client and authority meetings.
- Act as the focal point for communication with permitting authorities and statutory agencies.
- Ensure compliance with local codes regulations and project requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all submissions correspondences and approvals for audit and project records.
- Support project managers and engineering teams with timely advice on approval requirements.
- Monitor critical path activities related to NOCs and permits flagging risks and recommending mitigation measures.
Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Urban Planning
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in permitting authority liaison or utility coordination on large-scale infrastructure/transportation projects (rail/metro/roads) 15 years of total experience
- Familiarity with local authority requirements codes and approval procedures (e.g. municipalities telecoms power water civil defense traffic departments).
- Strong knowledge of design drawings utility diversions and construction methodologies.
- Experience in PMC consultancy or contracting environments preferred.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to negotiate and build relationships with external authorities and service providers.
- Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of CAD or design review tools is an advantage.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); Arabic proficiency desirable especially for liaising with local
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Administrative Functions
- Oversight
- Administrative Activities
- Administrative Tasks
- Budget Preparation
- Facilities Management
- Daily Operations
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- Personnel Files
- Administrative Management
- Financial Statements
- Administrative Operations
- Annual Budget