Senior Document Controller

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.