Clarify authorities’ requirements to Design & PMCS team, as needed
Ensure completeness of all documents prior to submission for authorities’ approval
Conduct design reviews with authorities and key discipline engineers and ensure adherence of design deliverables with authority requirements at each stage of the design
Relay authorities’ comments to design teams / design support teams and ensure the incorporation of comments in subsequent design submittals
Advise design teams on how to best incorporate authorities’ comments and requirements
Submit design deliverables for relevant authorities to obtain No Objection Certificates (NOC) and approvals for commencement of the construction phase
Resolve critical discrepancies and issues with authorities, and escalate issues as needed
Submit and discuss design changes during the construction phase, as needed, with relevant authorities to obtain necessary approvals in coordination with respective Supervision Project Managers, Project Managers and design support teams
Support discipline engineers by coordinating and providing authorities requirements and construction for incorporation during design stage.
Key Responsibilities (Customer Focus)
Support in developing and maintaining close relationships with relevant local authorities (e.g. roads, utilities, planning, etc.)
Contribute to the collection and maintenance of an updated archive of all relevant local regulations and codes related to construction / engineering
Support design and PMCS teams in obtaining permits from authorities, as required
Ensure that all necessary approvals and permits are obtained in a timely manner to ensure client satisfaction
Overall Experience Required to Execute this Role
8-10 years of Industry experience in Architecture, Engineering and Planning Industry
Specific Experience Required to Execute this Role
8-10 years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Planning Industry in a top tier regional / local engineering consultancy firm, with demonstrated roles in securing design approvals from authorities and proven strong coordination and communication skills with all local authorities having jurisdiction
Experience within the Qatar is mandatory