Job Title: Document Controller
Company Name: Keo International Consultants
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: Hybrid
Date Posted: 3 August 2026
Job Reference/ID: 12614
Job Description / Role:
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Document Controller to join our team in Dubai, UAE.
This position is responsible for managing, tracking, and distributing all project documents, drawings, and correspondence while maintaining document control systems to ensure accuracy, version control, compliance with client and authority requirements, and timely access to updated information for engineers and project managers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the project document control system in accordance with PMI procedures and client requirements.
- Receive, register, distribute, track, and archive all incoming and outgoing project documentation.
- Ensure proper document numbering, revision control, status updates, and document workflows.
- Maintain document registers for drawings, reports, correspondence, RFIs, technical submittals, and project deliverables.
- Prepare and issue transmittals and ensure timely distribution of project documents to relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives regarding document submissions and approvals.
- Monitor document review cycles and follow up on pending approvals and overdue responses.
- Ensure that only the latest approved revisions are available for project use.
- Support project audits and maintain compliance with quality management procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of project close-out documentation and final handover packages.
- Generate periodic document control reports and maintain accurate project records.
Experience Required:
- 7 years work experience partnered with a Diploma or Bachelor degree.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Document Controller on infrastructure, transportation, ports, utilities, marine, or civil engineering projects.
- Previous experience working for a consultancy, engineering consultant, or project management consultant (PMC) is preferred.
- Experience on Abu Dhabi government or port-related projects.
- Familiarity with document control processes within PMC/consultancy environments.
Education Qualifications:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Management, or a related field.
Skills Required:
- Strong experience with document management systems such as Aconex, SharePoint, EDMS, or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Knowledge of ISO quality management and document control standards.
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
Benefits: Competitive package, hybrid working arrangements, on-demand counselling services, workplace clinics, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.
About the Company:
Middle East multidisciplinary consultancy providing architecture, engineering, project and construction management, master planning, and interior design. Founded in Kuwait, it is now among the region’s largest homegrown consultancies with offices in Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, working on hospitals, campuses, hotels, transport infrastructure, and urban master plans.
Company Industry: Engineering Jobs
Department / Functional Area: Project Management
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Keo International Consultants career website.
