Project Engineer - Authority Approvals

About the role

Building Approvals Dubai is expanding its project delivery team and is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to own authority approvals across construction and interior fit-out projects. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role: you will drive every permit, NOC and regulatory clearance from design through to handover. The position is full-time in Dubai and requires at least 2 years of experience.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main contact with DM, DCD, Trakhees, DEWA, DDA and other regulatory bodies on all active projects.
• Prepare, review and submit architectural and engineering drawings, NOC applications and permit documents through authority portals.
• Check each submission against current codes, standards and authority requirements before sending it out.
• Track submission status (approvals, rejections, resubmissions) and keep accurate tracker logs.
• Work with consultants, contractors, clients and internal design teams to resolve review comments quickly and correctly.
• Flag potential compliance issues early in design to avoid costly delays.
• Confirm all permits, NOCs and approvals are secured before any site work begins.
• Support project close-out: final inspections, as-built documentation and completion certificates.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• At least 2 years of experience coordinating authority approvals in UAE construction, fit-out or engineering consultancy.
• Solid practical knowledge of UAE authority procedures, codes and statutory requirements.
• Experience using DM, DCD, Trakhees, DEWA, DDA and similar online submission portals.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings, and to stay organised across many live submissions.
• Confident communicator able to manage stakeholders across authorities, consultants and clients.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (proficiency required)
• AutoCAD (working knowledge is a strong advantage)
• Authority coordination, regulatory compliance, documentation control, stakeholder communication and multi-project coordination