Senior Authorities Liaison Architect– Abu Dhabi (FE/ PE Accredited)

9E Global is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy guided by a vision for a more sustainable and inclusive world. The company delivers projects across diverse markets and regions. Its teams of experienced engineers focus on generating value, driving innovation, and maintaining high technical standards. Candidates joining 9E Global can expect to work in a collaborative, international environment where quality, integrity, and long-term impact are central to the firm’s culture. We are looking for a driven Senior Authorities Liaison Architect– Abu Dhabi (FE/ PE Accredited) to join our team. Qualifications Minimum 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in Architecting consultancy, with substantial experience in authority liaison and statutory approvals. Minimum 5 years of direct experience managing Abu Dhabi authority approvals for building and development projects. • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. • Valid Abu Dhabi authority accreditation/registration relevant to the applicable Architecting discipline and scope of work, successfully passed FE/ PE exams. • Proven experience independently managing authority submissions and obtaining approvals for major building projects. • Strong practical experience dealing with DMT/ADM and other relevant Abu Dhabi authorities. • Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi building regulations, codes, circulars and permitting procedures. • Practical experience with Abu Dhabi authorities’ submission portals [TAMM, MePs, Taqa, ADCD, …etc.]. • Demonstrated experience handling authority comments, technical clarifications, design modifications and exceptional approval requests. • Experience across different project types, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, high-rise and large-scale developments. • Good understanding of the complete project lifecycle, from concept design and detailed design through building permit and completion approvals. • Excellent command of written and spoken English. Business Development Starting to develop network of contacts. Be an ambassador for the Company. Key Roles and Responsibilities Authority Approvals & Coordination • Lead and manage all authority approval processes for projects within Abu Dhabi. • Coordinate with relevant authorities and government entities, including: • Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) / Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM). • Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority (ADCDA). • Department of Energy (DoE) and relevant utility providers, including TAQA Distribution. • Abu Dhabi Mobility (formerly ITC), where applicable. • Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). • Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), where applicable. • Other relevant government entities, master developers and service providers. • Manage authority applications, NOCs, design approvals, building permits and completion-related approvals. • Conduct technical meetings and consultations with authorities to resolve regulatory and project-specific issues. • Prepare and manage authority submission strategies, approval road maps and deliverable schedules. • Coordinate the preparation, technical review and submission of authority documentation and drawings. • Review applications for completeness and compliance before submission. • Monitor authority comments, coordinate responses and ensure timely closure of outstanding observations. • Follow up on applications through authority portals and direct coordination with relevant departments. • Maintain accurate records of submissions, approvals, NOCs, comments and correspondence. Regulatory Compliance & Technical Review • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Abu Dhabi building codes, regulations, circulars, guidelines and authority requirements. • Review architectural, structural and MEP design packages against applicable authority regulations. • Identify regulatory constraints and potential approval challenges during the initial design stages. • Advise project teams on authority requirements, design modifications, compliance strategies and possible alternative solutions. • Review project design briefs and client requirements against statutory and authority requirements. Submission Management & Approval Follow-up • Prepare and manage authority submission strategies, approval road maps and deliverable schedules. • Coordinate the preparation, technical review and submission of authority documentation and drawings. • Review applications for completeness and compliance before submission. • Monitor authority comments, coordinate responses and ensure timely closure of outstanding observations. • Follow up on applications through authority portals and direct coordination with relevant departments. • Maintain accurate records of submissions, approvals, NOCs, comments and correspondence. Project & Team Coordination • Coordinate with internal architectural, structural, MEP and infrastructure design teams to ensure authority requirements are incorporated into project deliverables. • Support project managers and design leads in planning authority submission milestones against project deadlines. • Provide technical guidance to junior authority liaison Architects and project teams. • Attend project meetings and represent the company in authority-related technical discussions. • Identify potential approval risks and escalate critical issues with recommended mitigation strategies. Authority Strategy & Business Support • Develop project-specific authority approval strategies from project inception through Building Completion Certificate (BCC). • Support proposals and business development activities by identifying authority requirements, approval processes, anticipated timelines and potential constraints. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant Abu Dhabi authority representatives and stakeholders. • Monitor updates to authority regulations, procedures and accreditation requirements. Preferred Skills & Competencies • Existing professional working relationships with relevant Abu Dhabi authority departments. • Strong communication, negotiation and coordination skills. • Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. • Excellent problem-solving and regulatory interpretation capabilities. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance. • Proactive approach to identifying and resolving approval challenges. • Ability to lead technical discussions and provide clear regulatory guidance to multidisciplinary teams. • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines. QHSE Responsibilities • Understand, implement and follow 9E QHSE policies. • Implement and coordinate QHSE procedures in your workplace. • Comply with local regulatory authority guidelines and laws pertaining to QHSE. • Report any QHSE incidents immediately to 9E QHSE Dept. and to legal authorities if required. • Abide Client/Contractor QHSE requirements and acquire site induction before mobilizing at sites.

Minimum 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in Architecting consultancy, with substantial experience in authority liaison and statutory approvals. Minimum 5 years of direct experience managing Abu Dhabi authority approvals for building and development projects. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Valid Abu Dhabi authority accreditation/registration relevant to the applicable Architecting discipline and scope of work, successfully passed FE/ PE exams. Proven experience independently managing authority submissions and obtaining approvals for major building projects. Strong practical experience dealing with DMT/ADM and other relevant Abu Dhabi authorities. Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi building regulations, codes, circulars and permitting procedures. Practical experience with Abu Dhabi authorities’ submission portals [TAMM, MePs, Taqa, ADCD, …etc.]. Demonstrated experience handling authority comments, technical clarifications, design modifications and exceptional approval requests. Experience across different project types, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, high-rise and large-scale developments. Good understanding of the complete project lifecycle, from concept design and detailed design through building permit and completion approvals. Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Lead and manage all authority approval processes for projects within Abu Dhabi. Coordinate with relevant authorities and government entities, including: Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) / Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM); Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority (ADCDA); Department of Energy (DoE) and relevant utility providers, including TAQA Distribution; Abu Dhabi Mobility (formerly ITC), where applicable; Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD); Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), where applicable; Other relevant government entities, master developers and service providers. Manage authority applications, NOCs, design approvals, building permits and completion-related approvals. Conduct technical meetings and consultations with authorities to resolve regulatory and project-specific issues. Prepare and manage authority submission strategies, approval road maps and deliverable schedules. Coordinate the preparation, technical review and submission of authority documentation and drawings. Review applications for completeness and compliance before submission. Monitor authority comments, coordinate responses and ensure timely closure of outstanding observations. Follow up on applications through authority portals and direct coordination with relevant departments. Maintain accurate records of submissions, approvals, NOCs, comments and correspondence.