Company Description Liaison Bank is a trusted vendor of Mahanagar Gas Limited, specializing in comprehensive licensing and liaisoning services for businesses across multiple sectors. The organization focuses on streamlining regulatory compliance, managing end-to-end licensing processes, and coordinating with government agencies on behalf of clients. Its experienced team helps organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes so they can concentrate on their core operations. With a strong track record in the energy sector and related industries, Liaison Bank is recognized as a reliable partner for achieving and maintaining efficient, full compliance. The company values precision, accountability, and long-term client relationships. Department: Architectural Approvals & Government Liaisoning

Location:
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Experience:
8–12 Years (relevant statutory approval experience preferred) Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary:
40k in-hand
- 80K in-hand. Qualification: B.
Arch. from a recognized university SummaryLiaison Bank is looking for an experienced and technically strong Senior Architect – Approvals & Liaisoning to manage end-to-end architectural scrutiny, statutory permissions, municipal approvals, and regulatory compliance for residential, commercial, industrial, and redevelopment projects. The candidate must have hands-on experience in preparing, scrutinizing, coordinating, submitting, and following up on architectural drawings and statutory approval applications with municipal corporations, development authorities, and other government departments across Mumbai and the MMR region. The ideal candidate should possess strong working knowledge of Development Control Regulations (DCR/DCPR), National Building Code (NBC), FSI/FAR calculations, AutoCAD, Revit, and local building approval procedures.

Key Responsibilities
A. Architectural Planning & Technical Documentation
• Prepare, review, and coordinate architectural submission drawings for building permissions and statutory approvals.
• Independently review building plans, layouts, site plans, elevations, sections, area statements, and supporting documentation.
• Perform FSI/FAR calculations, assess permissible built-up areas, and verify development potential as per applicable regulations.
• Ensure drawings comply with applicable DCR/DCPR, NBC provisions, local development regulations, and authority-specific requirements.
• Identify technical discrepancies, documentation gaps, and compliance issues before submission. B. Statutory Approvals & Liaisoning Manage and coordinate the complete approval lifecycle, including:
• Development Plan (DP) Remarks and land-use verification.
• Conception/Concept Plan Approval and preliminary planning permissions, as applicable.
• Development Control Regulations (DCR/DCPR) compliance and Development Plan requirements.
• Architectural Submission Drawings and Building Plan Approvals.
• Intimation of Disapproval (IOD) and Commencement Certificate (CC) approvals.
• Completion Certificate (CC) and Occupation Certificate (OC) approvals, as applicable.
• Building Completion and Occupancy-related documentation.




• Amendment Approvals, revised plans, and additional alteration permissions.
• Section 342 approvals, where applicable to the project and authority.
• IOD-related compliance, conditions, and approval tracking.
• Technical Architectural Approvals and other applicable departmental NOCs.
• MHADA, MMRDA, SRA, and other development authority approvals, depending on project requirements.
• Fire Department approvals and coordination with relevant technical consultants.
• Property-related municipal permissions and regularization matters, where applicable. C. Municipal Corporation & Development Authority Approvals The candidate should have practical experience coordinating with relevant authorities, including:
• MCGM/BMC – Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
• MMRDA – Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
• MHADA – Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority.
• NMMC – Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
• TMC – Thane Municipal Corporation.
• KDMC – Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation.
• VMC/VVMC – Vasai-Virar Municipal Authority, as applicable.
• PMC – Pune Municipal Corporation, where required.
• Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation.
• Other applicable municipal corporations, planning authorities, and statutory departments. D. Software & Technical Competencies
• Hands-on working knowledge of AutoCAD for architectural drawings and submission plans.
• Working knowledge of Revit and architectural drawing coordination.
• Proficiency in FSI/FAR calculations, area statements, development potential assessments, and compliance checks.
• Ability to review drawings against applicable development regulations and authority-specific checklists.
• Familiarity with online building permission portals, digital submissions, approval tracking systems, and document management. E. Project Coordination & Client Management
• Coordinate with clients, developers, builders, project managers, structural consultants, MEP consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with relevant authorities for inspections, clarifications, and compliance requirements.
• Track application status, objections, scrutiny comments, resubmissions, and approval timelines.
• Maintain approval registers, documentation records, project trackers, and status reports.
• Provide technical guidance to junior architects and liaison team members.
• Identify approval risks, resolve technical observations, and escalate critical delays proactively. Mandatory Technical SkillsCandidates must demonstrate hands-on experience in the following areas:
• Development Control Regulations (DCR/DCPR).
• National Building Code (NBC).
• Architectural Submission Drawings.




• FSI/FAR Calculations and Development Potential.
• Municipal Building Plan Approvals.
• IOD, CC, OC, Completion and Amendment Approvals.
• DP Remarks and Technical Architectural Approvals.
• MHADA, MMRDA, BMC/MCGM, and other relevant municipal approvals.
• AutoCAD and Revit.
• Statutory documentation, scrutiny compliance, and government liaisoning.
• Project coordination and approval lifecycle management. Important: Candidates with only architectural design experience, without direct exposure to statutory approvals and liaisoning, will not be preferred. Eligibility Criteria
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.
Arch.) from a recognized institution.
• 8–12 years of overall professional experience, preferably with substantial experience in architectural approvals and liaisoning.
• Proven experience handling approval cases independently, from documentation and submission through objection resolution and final approval.
• Strong knowledge of Mumbai and MMR building regulations and approval procedures.
• Experience dealing with municipal corporations, planning authorities, and government departments.
• Strong communication, coordination, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and approval deadlines simultaneously. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Timely submission of complete and technically compliant approval applications.
• Reduction in objections, rejections, and repeat submissions due to documentation or drawing errors.
• Achievement of approval milestones within agreed timelines, subject to authority processing.
• Accuracy of FSI/FAR calculations and statutory documentation.
• Effective resolution of technical scrutiny comments and compliance requirements.
• Timely client updates and maintenance of approval trackers.
• Successful coordination with authorities, consultants, and internal teams.
• Quality of technical review and support provided to junior team members. Preferred Candidate ProfileWe are looking for a result-oriented Senior Architect who combines robust architectural knowledge with practical statutory approval experience. The candidate should be comfortable handling authority visits, technical scrutiny, client coordination, approval documentation, and complex approval cases independently. Candidates with direct experience in BMC/MCGM, MHADA, MMRDA, NMMC, TMC, KDMC, Mira-Bhayandar, and other MMR authorities will be given preference. Interested candidates with relevant experience can share your cv @(phone hidden)/90821 24622 Application ProcessInterested candidates may share their updated CV highlighting:
• Total architectural experience.
• Years of hands-on statutory approval and liaisoning experience.
• Municipal authorities handled.
• Types of approvals independently processed.
• Relevant project portfolio and software proficiency.
• Current CTC, expected CTC, notice period, and earliest joining date.
• Join Liaison Bank and contribute your architectural expertise to delivering efficient, compliant, and timely statutory approval solutions.

📌 Senior Architect – Approvals (Mumbai)
🏢 Liaison Bank
📍 Mumbai