Document Controller – PMC (Rail) Abu Dhabi, UAE

Role overview

This position is for a Document Controller supporting a PMC rail project in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on keeping project records well organized, current, and compliant with internal processes, client expectations, and document control standards.

You will help ensure that all technical, contractual, and project-related documentation is properly received, logged, circulated, tracked, and stored for easy reference and audit readiness.

Core responsibilities

• Handle the flow of incoming and outgoing project documents, including correspondence, drawings, reports, submittals, and technical records.
• Maintain document registers and manage numbering, revision updates, and version history with accuracy.
• Work closely with project teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to make sure documents are submitted and shared on time.
• Use EDMS tools such as Aconex, SharePoint, or comparable platforms to upload, access, and organize records.
• Keep documentation properly filed, traceable, and readily available for audits and reporting.
• Monitor document status, outstanding actions, approvals, and delayed submissions.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly documentation reports.
• Follow document control processes and project quality requirements at all times.

Qualifications and experience

A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a similar discipline is required. The role calls for at least 5 years of experience in document control, ideally in rail, infrastructure, construction, or PMC environments.

Strong familiarity with EDMS systems such as Aconex, SharePoint, ProjectWise, or equivalent tools is important, along with solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, highly organized, accurate, and comfortable communicating in English.

About the employer

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group working across major industrial sectors, including automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, shipbuilding, life sciences, and telecommunications. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the company works closely with clients through the expertise of its 15,000 employees. Innovation is central to its approach, and its projects span the full cycle from studies through industrialization and production.