Senior Document Controller

Mott MacDonald Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Group in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller to support the Project Manager by maintaining robust document management throughout the project lifecycle. You will manage classification, filing, archiving, RFIs, and ensure timely submission of technical documents using ACONEX, with strong IT skills in Word, Excel, and Access.

Arabic and English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Administration or related discipline.
• Proven professional experience within the GCC region.
• Hands-on ACONEX experience.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads.
• Arabic speaker with the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple teams with diverse cultural and geographical backgrounds.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and confidentiality.
• Ability to adopt a proactive and solution-oriented approach to complex tasks.
• Previous experience on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience working within an international consultancy environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of document management best practices and industry standards.
• Understanding of professional and international standards relating to project document control and quality management systems.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all project documents are reviewed, processed and submitted on time prior to document submission deadlines.
• Manage document classification, sorting, filing, archiving and retrieval in accordance with Mott MacDonald document control procedures and quality requirements.
• Receive, register, scan and distribute incoming project correspondence and technical documentation.
• Maintain document processing turnaround times in line with project requirements.
• Distribute engineering, contractor and vendor documentation in accordance with project document management procedures.
• Receive, log, update and maintain Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Support project handover, close-out activities and document archiving processes.
• Undertake administrative duties including filing, copying, binding and scanning documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate records within ACONEX and other project information management systems.
• Support project teams by ensuring document control processes are consistently applied across the project.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical and inclusive behaviours aligned to Mott MacDonald values.

Skills

Arabic language communication

English communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

Diploma in Administration

Tools

ACONEX

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that is defining our future. It is our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience through flexible opportunities across our business, you will be connected to a community of global experts who will support your professional growth. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller to join our project delivery team. In this role, you will support the Project Manager in ensuring effective document management processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

You will be responsible for managing project documentation, maintaining document control systems, coordinating technical submissions and ensuring compliance with project document management procedures. This role is critical in ensuring project information is accurate, accessible and issued in a timely manner to support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities and Duties are Listed, but not Limited to, the Below:

• Ensure all project documents are reviewed, processed and submitted on time prior to document submission deadlines.
• Manage document classification, sorting, filing, archiving and retrieval in accordance with Mott MacDonald document control procedures and quality requirements.
• Receive, register, scan and distribute incoming project correspondence and technical documentation.
• Maintain document processing turnaround times in line with project requirements.
• Distribute engineering, contractor and vendor documentation in accordance with project document management procedures.
• Receive, log, update and maintain Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Support project handover, close-out activities and document archiving processes.
• Undertake administrative duties including filing, copying, binding and scanning documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate records within ACONEX and other project information management systems.
• Support project teams by ensuring document control processes are consistently applied across the project.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical and inclusive behaviours aligned to Mott MacDonald values.

Candidate Specification

• Diploma in Administration or a related discipline.
• Proven professional experience within the GCC region.
• Hands-on ACONEX experience.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads.
• Arabic speaker with the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple teams with diverse cultural and geographical backgrounds.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and confidentiality.
• Ability to adopt a proactive and solution-oriented approach to complex tasks.
• Previous experience on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience working within an international consultancy environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of document management best practices and industry standards.
• Understanding of professional and international standards relating to project document control and quality management systems.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and digital solutions.

Your benefits and rewards

Our benefits vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy:

Rewards and bonuses: we are owned by our people (no external investors) and through our employee ownership model success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and longer-term participation as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance)

Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy).

Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).

Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable

Professional membership/ institution subscription support

Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.

An inclusive culture: we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.