Senior Document Controller

WSP in the Middle East; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering consulting firm as a Senior Document Controller in Riyadh. This role is pivotal in managing project documentation for high-rise building projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. You will establish effective document control systems, train junior staff, and coordinate with various teams to maintain the integrity of sensitive information. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture, this company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

First-class medical coverage

Generous annual leave

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in document control within construction or engineering.
• Strong background in high-rise building projects and consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an effective document control system.
• Manage tracking, archiving, and distribution of project documents.
• Train junior staff on document management processes.

Skills

Document Control

Aconex

EDMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Tools

Aconex

EDMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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About the Role

WSP is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Document Controller to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working on high-rise building projects, with solid consultant-side experience. This role involves managing and maintaining project documentation processes, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with project standards and timelines.

Your Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain an effective document control system for all project-related documentation.
2. Manage the receipt, distribution, tracking, and archiving of all incoming and outgoing documents.
3. Ensure documentation is up-to-date, properly stored, and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.
4. Support project teams by providing accurate document status reports and timely updates.
5. Monitor adherence to document control procedures across all disciplines and consultants.
6. Train and guide junior document controllers and project staff on document management processes.
7. Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, and project management teams to ensure document flow and control align with project timelines.
8. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive documentation and communication.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a document control role within the construction or engineering consultancy industry.
• Extensive experience on high-rise building projects is essential.
• Prior experience working with consulting firms is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of document control systems and software such as Aconex, EDMS, or similar platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage large volumes of documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.

What We Offer

In addition to competitive pay, WSP offers benefits including first-class medical coverage, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. We foster a friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximizes individual contributions. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity. We commit to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be part of WSP's future!

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are committed to our communities and driven by international expertise. Our team includes engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, and other professionals. We design sustainable solutions across sectors such as Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources, and Power & Energy, focusing on project delivery and strategic consulting.