Engineering Project Documentation Lead

RSK GROUP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider based in the UK is seeking an Engineering Project Documentation Lead to manage drawing-related projects. This full-time role involves maintaining document control, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with clients and project managers. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of experience with National Grid drawings, proficiency in AutoCAD, and the ability to obtain necessary UK security clearances. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Flexible office schedule

Company pension scheme

Employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with National Grid drawings.
• Minimum 2 years in document control or a related role.
• Ability to obtain UK security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate drawing-related projects for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards.
• Conduct site-based tasks including drawing audits.

Skills

Document control

National Grid SR135 knowledge

Analysis and problem solving

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong reporting skills

IT proficiency

Flexible and dependable

Tools

IDMS systems (SharePoint, OpenText)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Vacancy

Centara Engineering Services Ltd

Centara Engineering Services Ltd are recruiting for an Engineering Project Documentation Lead to join the team based either in Normanton, or home based. This is a full time, permanent position.

The Engineering Project Documentation Lead is responsible for managing and co-ordinating drawing-related projects for designated stakeholders, ensuring compliance with customer standards. A key focus of this role is maintaining robust document control while collaborating with colleagues, team leaders, and project managers throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves both office-based and on-site responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with clients to report on project progress and elevate any issues that may impact deliverables. These concerns should be addressed with stakeholders and discussed with the appropriate project managers and or line manager.
• Ensure consistent document control across internal systems and servers, maintaining accurate project logs and reports. These should be shared weekly with both clients and the project manager, or as reasonably practicable.
• Travel across the UK as required by project demands (a full UK driving licence is essential).
• Ensure timely delivery of projects to the required standards.
• Conduct site-based tasks including drawing audits, system restructures, and filing of As-Built / As-Installed drawings and documentation.
• Implement and maintain effective document control procedures both onsite and within the office environment.
• Manage and deliver various stages of project activities, particularly the return of As-Built / As-Installed documentation.
• Communicate project status and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide weekly progress reports to clients and line managers.
• Forward new enquiries to the relevant project managers.
• Plan projects in advance to meet deadlines and notify the relevant project manager/coordinator.
• Log and track your own working schedule for planning and scheduling purposes.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of departmental processes as well as train members on the required management process.
• Create and maintain accurate project logs and reports.
• Occasionally deliver managed services directly to clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and control around sensitive documentation.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with National Grid drawings, with proven knowledge of National Grid SR135.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in document control or a similar role.
• Must be able to obtain necessary UK security clearances required by the role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with project management.
• Analytical and Problem Solving.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and hands on experience with IDMS systems (preferably SharePoint and OpenText).
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible, proactive, and dependable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Depending on Experience.
• 20 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Stay-away bonus.
• Expenses covered for offsite work.
• Flexible office schedule.
• On-site parking.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Various employee schemes including cycle-to-work, life assurance, electric vehicle, and gym discounts.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.

About Us

Centara, a West Yorkshire-based company, provides surveying and engineering services to the rail, engineering, construction, utilities, and electricity transmission and distribution sectors. The company is focused on delivering the highest quality, timely and cost-effective solutions that meet client expectations and ensure repeat business from its existing, and ever-expanding, blue-chip client base. Its offering includes specialist ground-penetrating radar, 3D laser scanning, unmanned aerial vehicle services, utility mapping surveys, geomatics substation engineering, and computer-aided design services.

Centara is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Life Assurance.
• Annual Leave Purchase.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Mental Health Support.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.