The Manager Government Relations is responsible for managing all regulatory permitting and licensing activitiesrequired across UREDamps development and property portfolio The role ensures timely and compliant engagementwith all relevant Saudi government authorities safeguarding project delivery timelines and UREDamp operationallicencesThe GR Manager builds and maintains productive relationships with key regulatory bodies including MunicipalityBaladiya Civil Defence MOMRA SEC NWC and other relevant authorities ensuring all approvals connectionsand certifications are secured within target timeframesKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESRegulatory Permits Licences ampApprovals Manage the endtoend process for all regulatory certificates permits and licences across URED projectswithin target timelines Obtain building permits Civil Defence certificates completion certificates and occupancy approvals Manage issuance of required governmental approvals certifications and registrations for all UREDdepartments Monitor and track all permit and approval statuses through a structured tracker ExcelWrikePublic Utility Connections Manage electricity connections with SEC Saudi Electricity Company within target timelines Coordinate water and sewage connections with NWC National Water Company Ensure all public utility activations are completed prior to project handoverGovernment Relations ampamp Authority Management Build and maintain productive relationships with Baladiya Civil Defence MOMRA SEC NWC and otherregulatory bodies Liaise with ministries and government entities to resolve projectspecific regulatory issues Represent URED professionally in all government interactions Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting UREDs development activities and communicate updatesto managementPolicies Procedures ampamp Governance Develop and maintain GR department policies and procedures in line with Saudi law and URED objectives Ensure all GR processes are documented consistent and auditable Manage formal correspondence and official letters with government entities Ensure all GR documentation is properly filed and maintained within URED systemsTeam Leadership Direct manage and develop the GR Coordinator Allocate tasks and responsibilities within the GR team Ensure the Coordinator understands their KPIs and accountability frameworksFRAMEWORKS BOUNDARIES ampamp DECISIONMAKING AUTHORITY Reports directly to the CTSO Financial authority as per URED Delegation of Authority DoA Authority to engage and negotiate directly with government authorities on UREDamp behalf Authority to approve GRrelated correspondence and formal letters No authority to commit URED to any financial legal or contractual obligations without CTSO approval Authority to sign off on permit applications and regulatory documentation via DocuSignKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS KPIsBuilding permits obtained within 46 weeks of application Civil Defence certificate secured within 24 weeks of project completion Completion certificates obtained within 46 weeks of practical completion SEC electricity activation completed within 68 weeks of connection application Water and sewage connections completed within 68 weeks of NWC application 100 of regulatory submissions made within required timelines Zero regulatory or authorityrelated project delays attributable to GR function Zero fines or penalties for regulatory noncomplianceINTERNALamp EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONSInternal CTSO Permit status reporting escalation of regulatory issues strategic alignment Construction Team Permit and approval coordination for project delivery Design ampamp Engineering Regulatory submission support for planning and design approvals UAPM Operations Operational licence and connection coordination Finance Government fee processing and budget trackingExternal Baladiya Municipality Building permits completion certificates occupancy approvals Civil Defence Fire safety certificates and inspections MOMRA Regulatory compliance and planning approvals SEC Saudi Electricity Company Power connection applications and activations NWC National Water Company Water and sewage connections Other relevant ministries and regulatory bodies as applicableRequirementsQualifications BachelorampDegree in Business Administration Law Engineering or related field preferred Diploma with extensive relevant experience will be consideredExperienceMinimum 68 years of experience in Government Relations regulatory affairs or permit management inSaudi Arabia Proven experience managing permits and approvals for real estate development projects Strong established relationships with Baladiya Civil Defence SEC and NWCTechnical Skills amp Tools Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory environment SBC MOMRA Civil Defence SEC and NWC processes Permit tracking via Excel or Wrike Microsoft 365 Teams Outlook SharePoint Word DocuSign Digital signoff on permit applications and regulatory submissions Arabic must primary language for authority communication English
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