Senior Document Controller

placeAbu Dhabi calendar_month 

Job 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 Bachelor's 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 world's 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 employees-regardless 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.

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