Job summary
Taj HR seeks a Government Relations Manager in Riyadh to oversee permits, licences and regulatory engagement for URED’s development and property portfolio. The role secures approvals, utility connections and compliance with Saudi authorities to keep projects on schedule.
Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end regulatory certificates, permits and licences for URED projects.
- Obtain building, Civil Defence, completion and occupancy approvals.
- Track permit and approval statuses using Excel or Wrike trackers.
- Coordinate electricity connections with SEC and water/sewage with NWC.
- Build and maintain relationships with Baladiya, Civil Defence, MOMRA, SEC and NWC.
- Develop and maintain GR policies, procedures and documentation.
- Prepare and manage formal correspondence with government entities.
- Lead and develop the GR Coordinator and allocate team tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
- 6–8 years' experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, or permit management in Saudi Arabia.
- Established relationships with Baladiya, Civil Defence, SEC and NWC.
- Fluent Arabic for authority communications; English for internal reporting.
- Knowledge of SBC, MOMRA, Civil Defence, SEC and NWC processes.
- Experience using Excel or Wrike for permit tracking; Microsoft 365 and DocuSign.
Skills
Government relationsPermit managementRegulatory complianceStakeholder managementDocuSignExcelWrikeMicrosoft 365ArabicEnglish
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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