The Role
Lead authority liaison and coordinate regulatory submissions for residential and mixed-use projects. Prepare and review permit and approval drawing sets, submit through municipal portals, respond to review comments, attend authority meetings and inspections, obtain completion and occupancy permits, and ensure multidisciplinary teams comply with local codes and permit conditions.
Summary Generated by Built In
We're recruiting a Project Architect for one of our clients, an architectural consultancy company based in Dubai, UAE.
About Our Client:
Our client is a growing architectural consultancy focused on delivering innovative, functional, and sustainable design solutions. The firm specializes in architectural planning, design development, authority approvals, and project coordination across residential and mixed-use developments. With a commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction, the company aims to provide professional architectural services that meet the highest industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure design decisions comply with local authority regulations before submission.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate drawing sets and documentation for building permit, planning approval, and NOC (No Objection Certificate) applications.
- Submit applications through authority portals (e.g., municipal, civil defense, and utility providers) and track their progress.
- Address Requests for Additional Information (RAI) or plan review comments promptly.
- Attend pre-application meetings, technical review sessions, and inspection walkthroughs with authorities.
- Justify design deviations or seek variances when strict code compliance conflicts with project objectives.
- Document meeting minutes and track authority decisions.
- Communicate authority requirements to structural, MEP, and other discipline architects/engineers.
- Schedule and accompany authority inspectors during on-site inspections.
- Obtain completion certificates, occupancy permits, or operational licenses.
- Maintain organized records of all authority submissions, approvals, correspondence, and permit conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
- 5–10 years of experience in an architectural firm
- Experience serving as the technical and regulatory liaison between the design/construction team and government authorities
- Must have valid Dubai Municipality (DM) Architect approval/registration for G+2 or G+4 projects.
Benefits
- Employee Benefits as per UAE labor law
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture
- 5-10 years of experience in an architectural firm
- Experience serving as the technical and regulatory liaison between design/construction teams and government authorities
- Valid Dubai Municipality (DM) Architect approval/registration for G+2 or G+4 projects
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The Company
What We Do
Decision Management Consultants (DMC) is a trusted and experienced business consultancy firm in the UAE, established in 1990, providing expert guidance for business setup, growth, and success.









