Government Relations Officer (Local Permitting & Regulatory Specialist) — K at Segula Technologies

, , Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Compliance, Permitting, Local Regulations, Stakeholder Management, Construction Standards, Risk Mitigation, Cost Benchmarking, Importation Procedures, Schedule Management, Environmental Approvals, Utilities Connections, Dossier Content, HSE Compliance, Design & Build, Authority Interfaces, Industrial Construction

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Company Description Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions. The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment. Job Description Job Title: Government Relations Officer (Permitting & Regulatory Specialist – Construction) Location: Saudi Arabia (KSA) Industry: Automotive / Industrial Construction Projects Experience: 10–12+ years (KSA civil/industrial projects mandatory) Languages: English (required). Arabic (strong advantage) Job Summary We are looking for an experienced GRO / Permitting & Regulatory Specialist to support an automotive industrial construction program in Saudi Arabia. You will advise the project owner on local regulations, permitting, utilities connections, importation processes, schedule baselines, and cost assumptions, while identifying project risks and mitigation actions. Key Responsibilities Local regulatory & administrative processes Lead and advise on KSA construction administrative processes and local regulations (building permits, environmental permits, site servicing approvals). Provide and manage a clear list of required procedures and step-by-step process including timelines, documentation, submissions, and approvals. Support interfaces with local authorities and stakeholders for permits, certifications, and compliance. Permitting & environmental approvals Building permit process: dossier content, submission process, typical review duration, and conformity certification. Environmental approvals: impact studies and operational agreements (classified installations, hazardous studies), including process, timelines, and certification. Site servicing approvals: water, gas, electricity, wastewater/rainwater discharge authorizations. Owner responsibility controls and measurements (water/air discharges, waste, electrical/pressurized/lifting equipment compliance). Construction execution support Advise on KSA local standards for workplace design and typical construction practices (project organization, Design & Build, GC management). Assess major risks for industrial construction in KSA (location, climate, organization, technical, schedule, cost, quality, HSE) and propose mitigation plans. Provide guidance on free zone-specific construction processes (if applicable). Cost intelligence & market inputs Provide construction cost benchmarks and ratios for buildings, roads, and utilities items (engineering + construction). Estimate labor cost benchmarks for key roles (PM, design engineers, draftsman/technicians, site manager, works leader, skilled workers, workers). Monitor construction inflation and provide forward-looking cost assumptions. Advise on material availability (imported vs locally available) and cost impact. Identify potential savings on local taxation (subsidies, exemptions, reductions) where applicable. Importation of equipment Define procedures and cost impacts for importation of new or modified (“carry-over”) equipment from Europe and other regions (e.g., China, Brazil). Planning & schedule management Build/validate detailed schedules for design, procurement, documentation, preliminary works, site installation (life base, temporary utilities). Provide macro/micro schedules by lot for platform, buildings, facilities, and infrastructure (roads, parking, utilities). Provide local standard work calendar (week/year), including typical holiday periods and special events (e.g., Ramadan). Qualifications Qualifications & Requirements 10+ years’ experience (12+ preferred) supporting civil/industrial construction projects in Saudi Arabia. Strong knowledge of KSA permitting, utilities connections, and authority processes. Proven ability to build accurate schedule baselines and cost benchmarks for industrial construction. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (client-facing). Additional Information Preferred Prior experience on large industrial/automotive plants, logistics hubs, or infrastructure-heavy projects in KSA. Arabic language skills. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Contract/country: Unlimited Job family: Administration

Responsibilities

The specialist will advise the project owner on local regulations, permitting processes, utility connections, and importation procedures for an automotive industrial construction program in Saudi Arabia. Key duties include leading administrative processes, managing permit submissions, and assessing major construction risks.