Stakeholder Coordination Engineer

Nova International General Contracting is a newly established UAE-based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specializing in executing branded residences. We are committed to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction in every project we undertake. Our ambition is to grow as a trusted partner and deliver landmark developments that shape the future of the UAE’s built environment. Join us as we set new benchmarks in construction and project delivery.

Job Description The Stakeholder Coordination Engineer serves as Nova’s primary interface with government authorities, regulatory bodies, utility providers and external stakeholders across Abu Dhabi. The role is accountable for securing project permits, approvals and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) in a timely manner, safeguarding regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle, and removing authority-related obstacles that may impact the construction projects and delivery. Acting as a trusted liaison between Nova’s project delivery teams and external entities, the post-holder ensures that statutory, municipal and utility requirements are anticipated, planned for and satisfied — thereby protecting the Company against delays, financial penalties and reputational risk.

Key Responsibilities Include Authority & Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as the single point of contact between Nova and Abu Dhabi government authorities, municipalities, utility providers and regulatory bodies.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with key authority representatives to facilitate efficient processing of submissions.
• Represent the Company in meetings, inspections and negotiations with external stakeholders.

Permits, Approvals & NOCs

• Manage the end-to-end application, tracking and issuance of permits, licenses, approvals and NOCs required for project commencement and execution.
• Prepare, compile and submit technical and administrative documentation in line with each authority’s requirements and online submission portals.
• Proactively monitor approval timelines and escalate bottlenecks to safeguard the project programme.

Design Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate with design consultants and internal engineering teams to incorporate stakeholder feedback into design development
• Identify potential authority-related design risks and advise on mitigation strategies during concept and detailed design stages
• Support the Design Manager in aligning design deliverables with regulatory and approval requirements
• Facilitate resolution of design comments raised by authorities to avoid delays in approvals

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all project activities comply with applicable Abu Dhabi codes, municipal regulations, Estidama / Pearl Rating requirements and health, safety and environmental statutes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in regulations, fee structures and submission procedures, advising project teams accordingly.
• Coordinate authority inspections and ensure timely close-out of any non-conformities or conditions of approval.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, auditable records of all submissions, approvals, correspondence and authority interactions.
• Prepare periodic status reports, approval trackers and risk registers for project and senior management.
• Provide accurate forecasts of approval lead times to support project planning and scheduling.

Project Delivery Support

• Work closely with project managers, engineering, planning and HSE teams to integrate authority requirements into project programmes.
• Advise tendering and pre-construction teams on authority-related obligations, costs and timelines.
• Support resolution of site-related authority issues during construction to maintain continuity of works.
• Coordinate submissions prepared by consultants, specialist designers and subcontractors to e