Document Controller - EDMS Support

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emiratisation-focused opportunity

Hands-on experience in project document control

Professional growth in the UAE engineering sector

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Document Controller - EDMS Support in Abu Dhabi, UAE to manage project documentation and control processes. The ideal candidate should be a UAE National with a valid family book and at least 2 years of administrative experience, particularly in engineering consultancy.

This role involves managing project documents, maintaining filing systems, and ensuring all records are accurate and easily retrievable. Work with engineering teams to support project objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience, preferably within a professional services, engineering, consultancy, or project office environment.
• Good understanding of document filing, record keeping, project directories, document revisions, and administrative procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documents across different project phases.
• Maintain the project directory and keep document information organized.
• Develop and follow project-specific filing structures and document control procedures.
• Use electronic document management systems to support controlled storage, tracking, and distribution of project documents.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and project teams.

Skills

Document control

EDMS support

Project directory management

Filing structure development

Revision control

Project records management

Document retrieval

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Administrative support

Records accuracy

Project photographs filing

Technical team coordination

Confidential document handling

Job description

Document Controller - EDMS Support Job Snapshot

Role: Document Controller - EDMS Support

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Administrative

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Document Controller - EDMS Support in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for a UAE National with a valid family book to manage project documentation, filing systems, electronic document management processes, and controlled records within a professional engineering consultancy environment. The role supports AECOM project teams by ensuring drawings, revisions, photographs, project directories, and document control procedures remain accurate, traceable, and easy to retrieve throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Administrative

Salary: 6000-9000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: UAE National

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project documents across different project phases, ensuring all records are filed, updated, and available when required.
• Maintain the project directory and keep document information organized for professional and technical teams.
• File reproduced document originals, revisions, and supporting records in a clear structure for easy retrieval.
• Develop and follow project-specific filing structures and document control procedures.
• Use electronic document management systems to support controlled storage, tracking, and distribution of project documents.
• Record, file, and store project photographs and related visual documentation according to project requirements.
• Perform routine administrative and document control duties under general supervision.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, technical staff, and project teams to complete assigned documentation tasks.
• Support accurate revision control by ensuring updated documents are clearly identified and properly stored.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of project records, correspondence, and internal documentation.
• Receive guidance on new document control tasks and apply company procedures to complete assignments correctly.
• Help maintain consistent project information flow across teams, systems, and document repositories.

Ideal Profile

• UAE National with a valid family book, in line with AECOM's Emiratisation commitment and UAE labour law.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience, preferably within a professional services, engineering, consultancy, or project office environment.
• Good understanding of document filing, record keeping, project directories, document revisions, and administrative procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working with electronic document management systems or able to quickly learn EDMS workflows.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to handle repetitive documentation tasks accurately.
• Able to interact professionally with technical and professional staff to support project objectives.
• Reliable, discreet, and able to follow instructions while working under general supervision.
• Willing to work on-site in Abu Dhabi within a structured engineering project environment.

Skills Set

• Document control
• EDMS support
• Project directory management
• Filing structure development
• Revision control
• Project records management
• Document retrieval
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Administrative support
• Records accuracy
• Project photographs filing
• Technical team coordination
• Confidential document handling

Why Join Us

• Join an Emiratisation-focused opportunity for UAE Nationals within a respected global civil engineering consultancy.
• Gain hands-on experience in project document control, EDMS workflows, and administrative coordination.
• Work with professional engineering, design, and technical teams on buildings and infrastructure-related projects.
• Build career strength in a stable project support function that remains important across construction and consultancy environments.
• Develop practical skills in documentation accuracy, project records, revision tracking, and controlled filing systems.
• Be part of a workplace that supports learning, professional growth, and long-term career development in the UAE engineering sector.