Authority Approvals & Stakeholder Relations

At Arada, we create communities that inspire healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. Through innovative developments, exceptional customer experiences and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping places where people can live, work and thrive.

Joining Arada means becoming part of a collaborative, ambitious and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering excellence across every aspect of our business.

The Manager – Authority Approvals & Stakeholder Relations will be responsible for leading all authority engagement, regulatory development design approvals, and government stakeholder coordination for ARADA’s developments in Saudi Arabia.

The role will act as the primary interface between ARADA, submissions compliance government entities, development design authorities, consultants, and project stakeholders, ensuring timely approvals, effective communication, and successful navigation of regulatory requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of Saudi design code compliance, submissions requirement compliance, Saudi government processes, established authority relationships, and proven experience managing approvals for large-scale real estate, master planning, and mixed-use developments.

• Act as the primary point of contact between ARADA and Saudi government authorities, municipalities, regulatory bodies, and relevant agencies.

• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with key government stakeholders to facilitate smooth project approvals.

• Manage authority engagement strategies throughout the project lifecycle, from concept planning through construction and completion.

• Represent ARADA in meetings, workshops, and discussions with government entities.

• Provide guidance to internal teams on relative design code, authority requirements, approval processes, approximate submission cost and regulatory expectations.

• Lead end-to-end management of authority submissions, permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements for master planning, infrastructure, and building projects.

• Coordinate with Design, Development, Project Management, Consultants, and Contractors to ensure complete and compliant submission packages.

• Review submission requirements and ensure documentation is aligned with Saudi codes and regulations and authority standards.

• Monitor approval timelines, identify potential delays and risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Track approvals, comments, revisions, and authority responses through structured reporting mechanisms.

• Ensure all required permits and approvals are obtained within agreed project timelines.

• Work closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and project teams to coordinate authority requirements and responses.

• Review consultant submissions prior to authority submission to ensure completeness and compliance.

• Facilitate communication between consultants and government entities and support to resolve technical comments and approval challenges.

• Support project teams by providing regulatory insights and authority guidance.

• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and approval discussions.

• Maintain strong knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s planning regulations, development controls, building codes, and approval processes.

• Identify regulatory risks, approval challenges, and compliance gaps that may impact project delivery.

• Provide proactive recommendations to minimize approval risks and programmed delays.

• Maintain accurate records of authority submissions, approvals, correspondence, and commitments.

• Ensure compliance…