Senior Document Controller - Projects

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,440 - 133,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be part of major infrastructure and engineering projects

Work within a global consultancy

Collaboration with senior project managers

Long-term career growth opportunities

Professional development in digital documentation

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Senior Document Controller to support large-scale infrastructure and engineering projects. This role involves ensuring accurate document tracking, issuance, and compliance management across multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong experience in document control for projects. Benefits include collaboration with senior management and exposure to global projects, fostering career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in document control for engineering, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Familiarity with large and mega project environments.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance procedures and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in document control kick‑off meetings and document planning.
• Develop and maintain master document registers based on project requirements.
• Ensure document control procedures are understood across the project team.
• Coordinate training sessions for document standards.
• Monitor document quality and identify non‑conformities.

Skills

Aconex

Oracle EDMS

BIM360

SharePoint

Electronic Document Management Systems

Document and Material Control Systems

MS Windows and Microsoft Office applications

Technical drawing identification and handling

Quality assurance procedures

Document tracking and reporting

File naming standards and project compliance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Senior Document Controller - Projects

Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Engineering
Function: Documentation-Technical Writing
Job Type: Full‑time
Salary: 9,000‑12,000 AED monthly

This role supports large‑scale infrastructure and engineering projects by ensuring accurate document tracking, formal issuance, compliance management, and efficient coordination between multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in document control kick‑off meetings and project‑wide document planning activities
• Develop and maintain master document registers based on project requirements and approved templates
• Create and implement project document control guidelines where required
• Ensure document control procedures and platforms are fully understood across the project team
• Coordinate training and briefing sessions for team members regarding document standards and compliance requirements
• Monitor document quality and identify non‑conformities for correction and process improvement
• Administer and update the project contact list for accurate stakeholder communication
• Issue regular reports to management and project teams on document status and compliance
• Prepare reports on delayed submissions, outstanding documents, and late approvals
• Track incoming and outgoing information and manage document distribution workflows
• Act as the main point of contact for file naming standards and document control procedures
• Formally issue drawings, models, technical documents, and project deliverables
• Register, classify, save, and distribute documentation according to project and company standards
• Support project leads and discipline managers with documentation accuracy and reporting needs

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or another related discipline
• Strong experience in document control for engineering, infrastructure, or construction projects
• Familiarity with large and mega project environments and multidisciplinary coordination
• Strong understanding of quality assurance procedures and compliance documentation
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to technical detail
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while supporting multiple project teams

Skills Set

• Aconex
• Oracle EDMS
• BIM360
• SharePoint
• Electronic Document Management Systems
• Document and Material Control Systems
• MS Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Technical drawing identification and handling
• Quality assurance procedures
• Document tracking and reporting
• File naming standards and project compliance management

Benefits

• Be part of major infrastructure and engineering projects with high‑value deliverables
• Work within a global consultancy known for technical excellence and project leadership
• Collaborate with senior project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Gain long‑term career growth through exposure to large‑scale international projects
• Access strong professional development in digital documentation and quality systems