About the job
JOB PURPOSE
As an Associate in Government Relations, your primary responsibility will be to foster and maintain strong relationships with government authorities to ensure timely acquisition of all necessary permits and licenses for various developmental projects.
You will collaborate closely with the Project Management (PM) team to ensure the successful delivery of major infrastructure, housing, and development projects.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate the processing of project development and construction permits with external government agencies, ensuring all reviews and comments are addressed promptly.
- Coordinate with project teams to secure permits from relevant external/internal entities, including Government Authorities throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
- Ensure ongoing projects comply with the licenses and permits obtained, monitoring adherence to government regulations.
- Monitor changes in government laws and regulations that may impact project development, proactively addressing any amendments required.
- Ensure permits are secured timely to avoid project delays.
- Assist in validating documents prepared by consultants and contractors for asset handover.
- Maintain and manage the asset handover tracker for each project, ensuring adherence to the asset handover plan.
- Lead communications and negotiations with local authorities regarding the asset handover process until agreements are signed.
- Report any potential issues that could affect asset handover schedules.
- Develop a technical understanding of infrastructure sub-disciplines, including roads, wet utilities, and dry utilities.
- Support the timely collection and communication of government requirements.
- Address critical issues to ensure services are delivered effectively.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to facilitate timely approvals from authorities.
