UAE National Document Controller

Wood is currently recruiting for a Graduate Document Controller (Emirati) to join its UAE business unit focusing on supporting project teams by ensuring all project documents are accurately controlled, stored, distributed, and maintained in accordance with company and client procedures.

This is a full‑time onsite position in Sharjah, UAE.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

• Assist with the registration, filing, and distribution of project documents in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing documentation.
• Ensure documents are correctly version‑controlled and archived.
• Support the setup and maintenance of project document registers.
• Support communication between project teams, vendors, and clients regarding documentation.
• Assist in tracking document status and following up on outstanding submissions.
• Support meeting documentation, including distribution of minutes and action lists.
• Upload, manage, and retrieve documents from the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
• Ensure all documentation complies with project quality and audit requirements.
• Assist with audits by providing requested documentation and records.
• Learn document control best practices, project workflows, and system usage.
• Actively seek feedback and demonstrate continuous improvement.

• Ensure all project documents are accurately controlled, stored, distributed, and maintained in accordance with company and client procedures.
• Support project teams with document management activities.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Information Management, Engineering, IT or a related field.
• Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of experience (internship experience is an advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Exposure to document management systems is an advantage but not required.

• Entry‑level role designed for UAE National graduates.
• Structured training and on‑the‑job mentoring.
• Exposure to professional project and engineering environments.
• Clear career development path in Document Control / Project Administration.
• Supportive, inclusive, and professional work culture.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance.
• Employee share plan.
• Long service award at 5‑year milestones.