Document Controller

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Document Controller to establish and manage efficient document handling systems. The role involves managing project documentation, ensuring compliance, and supporting client training. With a minimum of 5 years experience, candidates should possess knowledge of document control systems, and proficiency in Oracle ACONEX and Microsoft Office. The company offers attractive benefits including a tax-free salary, comprehensive insurance, and flexible work options.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Must communicate confidently in English.
• Experience in monitoring and coordinating document control.

Responsibilities

• Manage all incoming and outgoing project documentation.
• Ensure proper document numbering and revision control.
• Provide training on document control procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Building working relationships

Knowledge of document control systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Oracle ACONEX

EDMS applications

Job description

Overview

The Document Controller is responsible for establishing and managing efficient systems for processing all project-related documentation, including contractor communications, design and construction documents, and other internal or external records. This role ensures accurate tracking, organization, and distribution of documents throughout the project lifecycle.

Your role

• Act as the primary document control interface between the client and Consultant
• Manage all incoming and outgoing project documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project documentation requirements.
• Register, track, and control documents, drawings, technical submissions, and correspondence using the approved Document Management System Tool (DMS).
• Ensure proper document numbering, revision control, metadata accuracy, and adherence to project naming conventions.
• Receive, and verify documentation submitted by consultants for compliance with standard project documentation.
• Distribute documents to relevant client departments for review and approval.
• Monitor review cycles, follow up on overdue responses, and ensure timely return of comments to consultant
• Provide training and ongoing support to clients on document control procedures and use of the Document Management System (DMS).
• Perform other duties as requested from time to time.

About you

• Minimum of 5 years of work-related experience.
• Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures both within projects, with clients and internally.
• In-depth knowledge of document control systems and procedures such as registration, monitoring, coordination, Reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field, IT preferred.
• Must be able to communicate confidently in both written and spoken English.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EDMS applications.
• Experience in using Oracle ACONEX is a must.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.