Permitting & NOC Engineer

Nova International General Contracting is a well established UAE-based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specialized 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.

The Permitting & NOC Engineer is a critical delivery role responsible for managing all authority permit applications, No Objection Certificate (NOC) submissions, and regulatory approvals required for a large-scale, phased residential Design & Build development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The role has end-to-end ownership of the permitting process — from preparing and submitting applications directly on authority portals to following up on approvals, responding to authority comments, and coordinating across internal teams and the design consultant to ensure timely close-out of all NOCs and permits.

The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of the Abu Dhabi regulatory and permitting landscape, hands-on experience with authority portals and submission platforms, and the tenacity to drive approvals through complex multi-authority processes without delay.

• Prepare, compile, and submit all permit applications and NOC requests to Abu Dhabi authorities across all project phases — directly and without reliance on third parties where possible.
• Manage submissions across all relevant authorities including DOT, ADDC, ADSSC, DM, ADDED, TASAREEH, Miral, telecommunications providers, and any other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Operate authority portals and digital submission platforms proficiently, including TASAREEH, ADDC portal, ADSSC portal, DOT portal, and DM systems.
• Ensure all submission packages are complete, accurate, and compliant with each authority's specific requirements prior to submission.
• Prepare covering letters, submission forms, and supporting documentation required for each NOC and permit application.
• Coordinate with the design consultant to obtain and verify all required drawings, calculations, and reports needed for authority submissions.

• Proactively follow up with authority contacts and portal case handlers to track submission status and expedite approvals.
• Maintain a comprehensive NOC and permit tracker covering all submissions, expected approval dates, status, conditions, and close-out actions.
• Receive and review authority comments on submitted packages and coordinate prompt responses with the relevant technical team or design consultant.
• Resubmit revised packages in response to authority comments and track through to final approval.
• Escalate delayed or at-risk approvals to the Project Director / PMO with proposed resolution actions.
• Ensure all NOC conditions and permit requirements are communicated to the construction and design teams for compliance.

• Serve as Nova's primary point of contact with all Abu Dhabi authorities for permitting and NOC matters on the project.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with authority representatives to facilitate efficient processing of submissions.
• Attend authority meetings, site inspections, and coordination sessions as required.
• Stay current with changes to authority requirements, submission procedures, portal updates, and regulatory timelines relevant to the project.
• Coordinate with Miral and Yas Island development management for any island-specific permit requirements and approvals.

• Coordinate closely with the Infrastructure Lead Engineer and discipline engineers to align permitting timelines with design delivery and construction programme.
• Provide regular NOC and permit status reports to the Project Director and PMO, highlighting critical path items and risks.
• Maintain a complete and organised document archive of all submitted packages, authority correspondence, approvals, and…