Fit-Out Approvals Manager Location: Dubai, UAE
Company: Tier 1 Main Contractor
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role We are seeking an experienced
Fit-Out Approvals Manager to join our team in Dubai, working on high-profile commercial, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use developments. This role is critical to ensuring all fit-out works are fully compliant with local authority regulations, project requirements, and client expectations, while maintaining programme and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities - Manage and oversee all fit-out authority approvals from design through to completion
- Liaise with Dubai authorities and master developers (e.g. Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA, DDA, Trakhees, Nakheel, Emaar, etc.)
- Coordinate with internal design, construction, and commercial teams to ensure timely submissions and approvals
- Review fit-out drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documents for compliance
- Track approval status, manage approval schedules, and mitigate delays impacting the project programme
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors on all approvals-related matters
- Ensure compliance with HSE, fire life safety, sustainability, and local authority regulations
- Support handover and completion processes, including as-built documentation and final approvals
Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in fit-out projects within the UAE, preferably with Tier 1 contractors
- Strong working knowledge of Dubai authority approval processes and regulations
- Proven experience managing approvals for large-scale, high-value fit-out projects
- Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple approvals simultaneously
- Proficient in AutoCAD, document control systems, and MS Office
- Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)
What We Offer - Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on landmark projects across Dubai
- Long-term career growth with a leading Tier 1 contractor
- Professional, fast-paced, and collaborative working environment