Job Description

Job Role

The Government Relations Lead will secure and maintain government approvals, licences and permits required for project activities, particularly explosives and hydrocarbon licensing, ensuring regulatory requirements do not delay project construction or operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure and renew government permits, licences and approvals from application through to approval.
• Manage explosives-use licensing and progress explosives manufacturing licence requirements under applicable legislation.
• Review and renew hydrocarbon storage and use licences, including aviation fuel, furnace oil, diesel and petrol.
• Maintain an approvals register and forward calendar covering renewals, dependencies and risks.
• Engage federal, provincial and district authorities to resolve approval bottlenecks and build effective relationships with key officials.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and recommend appropriate actions.
• Coordinate with Legal, Environment, Security, Operations, Supply Chain and Projects to ensure timely, complete submissions.
• Maintain auditable records of licences, approvals, regulatory commitments and government correspondence.
• Identify compliance risks and mentor Government Relations colleagues on approvals processes.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, permitting, licensing or approvals management.
• Experience engaging senior government officials and managing multiple complex approvals and renewals.

Key Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Pakistan's federal, provincial and district regulatory environment.
• Experience in explosives, mining, energy, infrastructure, oil & gas or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with explosives, hydrocarbons, hazardous materials or controlled-material licensing is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, planning, communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to manage approvals independently and handle sensitive regulatory matters with discretion.