Document Controller

Primary job title: Document Controller

About The Opportunity

A professional services organisation operating in the Management Consulting & Project Controls sector, serving construction, infrastructure and engineering clients across the United Arab Emirates. We provide onsite project documentation, compliance and information-management support to ensure timely delivery and audit-ready records for large-scale projects. This is an ON_SITE opportunity based in the UAE.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the project document control system: upload, classify, tag and version-control incoming and outgoing technical and contractual documents.
• Manage transmittals and correspondence—prepare, issue and track document transmittals; record approvals, actions and responses to meet project SLAs.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision logs and master file structures; issue controlled copies and update IFC/IFR/As-Built packages.
• Coordinate with project engineers, QA/QC, subcontractors and vendors to capture, validate and distribute documents on time.
• Support internal and client audits by preparing document packs, traceability matrices and access reports to ensure ISO and contractual compliance.
• Enforce document naming, numbering and retention policies; assist in continuous improvement of document control workflows and templates.
  
  

• Must-Have
• Document Management System
• Aconex
• SharePoint
• Procore
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Excel
• Preferred
• Revision Control
• Transmittal Management
• ISO 9001 documentation control
  

• Proven experience as a Document Controller on construction, engineering or infrastructure projects in the UAE (onsite).
• Working knowledge of project workflows, QA/QC documentation and client document distribution requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage tight deadlines and maintain audit-ready records; English fluency required.
  
  

• Onsite, project-focused role delivering visible impact on large infrastructure / construction programmes.
• Structured onboarding with training on client DMS and project procedures; opportunity to work closely with technical and QA teams.
• Competitive local market compensation and professional environment emphasizing process discipline and compliance.