Job summary
Senior Permitting Manager at JASARA PMC in Riyadh responsible for leading permitting activities for major projects. The role defines regulatory strategy, manages permit schedules and submissions, and coordinates with agencies to track permitting progress, risks and dependencies.
Key responsibilities
- Lead permitting feasibility studies to identify required approvals and regulatory risks
- Develop and maintain the master permitting schedule
- Act as primary contact for government agencies, utilities, and regulatory boards
- Oversee preparation, review, and submission of permit applications
- Manage agency RFIs and formal comments through to resolution
- Integrate permit conditions into construction schedules and site logistics
- Coordinate permit submissions with architects and engineers
- Monitor permitting budgets, agency fees, and consultant costs
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years relevant experience
- In-depth knowledge of permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals
- Experience on large-scale infrastructure and building projects
- Experience managing project schedules and permitting critical paths
- Experience reviewing technical drawings, reports, and compliance documents
- Experience coordinating with government agencies, utilities, and senior owners
- Experience with budget oversight and risk reporting on complex construction projects
- Saudi nationals preferred; currently based in Saudi Arabia and eligible for local transfer
Skills
PermittingRegulatory complianceSchedule managementRisk reportingStakeholder coordinationPermit application preparationBudget monitoringTechnical drawing reviewProject controlsAgency liaison
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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