Authority Approvals Manager - Saudi National - Al Khobar

Authority Approvals Manager - Saudi National - Al Khobar

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WSP are looking for an Authority Approvals Manager to join our ongoing PMC projects in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

The Authority Approvals Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the engagement of statutory authorities and interface between the project teams and authorities to meet project needs.

Your new role, what's involved

1. Responsible for coordination and engagement between statutory authorities and the business.
2. Engage with both Municipalities and supporting utility services providers and the business.
3. Advise the business on the legal and other requirements of statutory authorities in KSA.
4. Advise the various disciplines in the business on the submission requirements for building permits and NOCs.
5. Expediter of data. Engage with authorities to establish the basic and unique project requirements for non-standard complex projects.
6. Advise and assist in the preparation of submission packages for statutory requirements and authority submissions.
7. Collaborate and coordinate with authorities to understand, clarify and agree requirements for complex projects.
8. Act as the leading interface between the business and authorities.
9. Take responsibility for obtaining building permits and NOCs from Municipalities and Utility services providers.
10. Extensively engage within the business between all major disciplines and specialist services to limit project delays due to approvals.
11. Follow-up with authorities (in person and digitally) and possess expert knowledge of the workings and requirements of authorities, and is extensively experienced in liaising with authorities in KSA.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture
2. 5-10 years post-qualification experience
3. Experience of multi-disciplinary engineering on large mixed-use projects
4. Experience of working closely with a large PMC team to deliver high quality projects within a demanding environment

What's in it for you

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP we can!

WSP recognises that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.

Job Reference: WSPME04426