Arada Authority Approvals & Stakeholder Relations

About Arada

Arada develops communities designed to inspire healthier, happier, and more meaningful lives. The company focuses on innovative developments, customer experiences, and sustainability to create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. Joining Arada means becoming part of a collaborative and ambitious team committed to excellence.

Role Overview: Authority Approvals & Stakeholder Relations

The Manager – Authority Approvals & Stakeholder Relations will lead all authority engagement, regulatory development design approvals, and government stakeholder coordination for Arada’s projects in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, requires 5-10 years of experience and serves as the primary interface between Arada, government entities, design authorities, consultants, and project stakeholders. The position ensures timely approvals, effective communication, and navigation of regulatory requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact between Arada and Saudi government authorities, municipalities, regulatory bodies, and relevant agencies.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with key government stakeholders to facilitate project approvals.
• Manage authority engagement strategies from concept planning through construction and completion.
• Represent Arada in meetings, workshops, and discussions with government entities.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on design codes, authority requirements, approval processes, submission costs, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead end-to-end management of authority submissions, permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements for master planning, infrastructure, and building projects.
• Coordinate with Design, Development, Project Management, Consultants, and Contractors to ensure complete and compliant submission packages.
• Review submission requirements and ensure documentation aligns with Saudi codes, regulations, and authority standards.
• Monitor approval timelines, identify potential delays and risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track approvals, comments, revisions, and authority responses through structured reporting.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and project teams to coordinate authority requirements and responses.
• Review consultant submissions prior to authority submission to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Facilitate communication between consultants and government entities, supporting the resolution of technical comments and approval challenges.
• Maintain knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s planning regulations, development controls, building codes, and approval processes.
• Identify regulatory risks, approval challenges, and compliance gaps, providing proactive recommendations to minimize delays.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on approval status, risks, dependencies, and critical milestones.
• Maintain approval trackers, authority matrices, and stakeholder communication records.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of Saudi design code compliance, submission requirements, and government processes. Established authority relationships and proven experience managing approvals for large-scale real estate, master planning, and mixed-use developments are essential. This position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Work Environment and Commitment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with standard work hours of 40 per week. Arada is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs. This position is aligned with local workforce requirements in Saudi Arabia and is intended for candidates eligible to work under applicable Saudization regulations.