Administrative Manager (PRO, Permits & Compliance)

About the role

An association of engineering professionals is looking for an Administrative Manager based in Abu Dhabi. The role suits someone with a strong background in permitting, company classification and ADNOC compliance, acting as a PRO handling government approvals, licensing, visas and corporate compliance. The company offers the chance to develop a career and eventually become a partner.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all permitting and licensing processes for company operations in line with ADNOC and Abu Dhabi government regulations.
• Oversee company classification and registration under engineering and oil & gas industry regulations.
• Act as main liaison with Abu Dhabi Municipality, ADNOC, MOHRE and free zone authorities.
• Handle visa processing, work permits and labor card applications, and manage renewals, amendments and cancellations of licenses and visas.
• Ensure ADNOC vendor registration, prequalification and procurement compliance.
• Coordinate legal documentation, regulatory applications and company establishment matters, and keep permit and approval records for audit readiness.
• Monitor UAE legal and regulatory changes and advise senior management.
• Work with HR and Finance on labor contracts, payroll requirements and government fee payments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, law or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years in administrative management, PRO services or government liaison, preferably in engineering or oil & gas.
• Fluent Arabic and English, spoken and written.
• Strong connections with Abu Dhabi government entities, licensing authorities and free zones.
• Experience with immigration, visa, labor law compliance and business permits.
• Preferred: experience in an engineering or oil & gas consultancy or contractor firm, familiarity with ADGM and Abu Dhabi Municipality, and ability to use ADNOC vendor and prequalification systems.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and government e-services portals.
• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi regulatory authorities, ADNOC requirements, company classification and UAE labor laws.