Senior Document Controller

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Document Controller in Abu Dhabi to manage and maintain design documentation across projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and timely distribution to support the design team with robust control processes.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in document control, including 5+ years in design/document management within consultancy or engineering firms, and proficiency with Aconex/Asite. Strong ISO knowledge, organization, and deadline discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in document control
• 5+ years in design/document management within consultancy or engineering firms
• Proficiency with document control software (Aconex, Asite)
• Strong knowledge of ISO document standards and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Oversee document control activities for design projects ensuring compliance with company standards and client requirements.
• Manage the receipt, registration, distribution and archiving of design documents and drawings.
• Maintain and update document control systems (e.g. Aconex, Asite).
• Ensure version control and proper tracking of revisions for all design documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely submission and approval of documents.
• Prepare and maintain transmittals, document registers and status reports.
• Support audits and quality checks related to document control processes.
• Train and mentor junior document controllers as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture or related field

Tools

Aconex

Asite

Job description

Description

GHD is a global professional services company delivering advisory engineering and project management services across infrastructure buildings and industry. With a strong presence in the Middle East GHD works closely with public and private sector clients to shape policy standards and frameworks that support safe resilient and future-ready built environments.

Role

The Senior Document Controller will manage and maintain all design-related documentation for projects ensuring accuracy compliance and timely distribution. This role is critical in supporting the design team by implementing robust document control processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee document control activities for design projects ensuring compliance with company standards and client requirements.
• Manage the receipt registration distribution and archiving of design documents and drawings.
• Maintain and update document control systems (e.g. Aconex Asite)
• Ensure version control and proper tracking of revisions for all design documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely submission and approval of documents.
• Prepare and maintain transmittals document registers and status reports.
• Support audits and quality checks related to document control processes.
• Train and mentor junior document controllers as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Engineering Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in document control with at least 5 years in design/document management within consultancy or engineering firms.
• Proficiency in document control software (Aconex Asite)
• Strong understanding of design documentation standards and ISO requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Why Join US

• Opportunity to work on iconic projects in the Middle East.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career growth and professional development within a global consultancy.

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

At GHD we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employeesregardless of background identity or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.

Required Experience

Senior IC