Technical Assistant / Document Controller
Company Overview:
Karani Group is a prominent player in the UAE’s construction and engineering sector, known for delivering high-quality projects across Dubai. We pride ourselves on a culture of technical excellence and meticulous project management. Based in the industrial hub of Al Quoz, our firm manages a diverse portfolio of active sites, offering a dynamic and “educational family” environment for junior professionals. At Karani Group, we believe that organized documentation is the foundation of structural success. We provide our team members with direct exposure to live engineering challenges and the mentorship needed to grow into leadership roles within the regional construction industry.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Assistant / Document Controller to join our engineering team in Al Quoz 3, Dubai. This role is a vital link in our project lifecycle, responsible for ensuring that the flow of technical information between site staff, consultants, and project management is seamless and accurate. You will handle everything from technical submittals to RFI tracking, ensuring that the latest revisions of Civil Engineering and Architectural drawings are always in the right hands. The ideal candidate is a junior-level professional who combines an academic background in engineering with a proactive approach to administrative organization.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end document control process, including receiving, tracking, filing, and retrieving technical drawings and project documents.
- Prepare, review, and manage technical submittals, RFIs (Request for Information), and official project correspondence with high precision.
- Maintain up-to-date document registers and logs, implementing strict version control to ensure only current revisions are used on-site.
- Provide comprehensive administrative and technical support to Project Managers and the wider engineering team.
- Coordinate with consultants and site teams to facilitate timely document flow and communication.
- Utilize Information Technology tools to digitize records and optimize the retrieval process.
- Collaborate with Human Resources regarding the documentation of safety training and site staff compliance records.
- Ensure all documentation adheres to internal standards and specific project regulatory requirements.
🔹 Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture is required.
- 1 to 3 years of professional experience in a similar Technical Assistant or Document Control role.
- UAE or GCC experience in the construction sector is highly preferred.
- Proven ability to read, interpret, and understand complex construction drawings.
- Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Professional communication skills to interact with diverse project stakeholders.
- Must be available in the UAE for immediate joining.
What We Offer:
- Monthly salary package ranging from AED 3,500 to 4,500.
- Direct exposure to active, large-scale engineering and construction projects in Dubai.
- A clear path for career progression toward Project Coordinator or Site Management roles.
- Full-time employment in a supportive and professional work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law.