Engineering Project Documentation Lead

Overview

Centara Engineering Services Ltd are recruiting for an Engineering Project Documentation Lead to join the team based either in Normanton, or home based. This is a full time, permanent position. The role is responsible for managing and co-ordinating drawing-related projects for designated stakeholders, ensuring compliance with customer standards. A key focus of this role is maintaining robust document control while collaborating with colleagues, team leaders, and project managers throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves both office-based and on-site responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with clients to report on project progress and escalate any issues that may impact deliverables. Discuss these concerns with stakeholders and the appropriate project managers and/or line manager.
• Ensure consistent document control across internal systems and servers, maintaining accurate project logs and reports. Share these weekly with clients and the project manager, or as reasonably practicable.
• Travel across the UK as required by project demands (a full UK driving licence is essential).
• Ensure timely delivery of projects to the required standards.
• Conduct site-based tasks including drawing audits, system restructures, and filing of As-Built / As-Installed drawings and documentation.
• Implement and maintain effective document control procedures both onsite and within the office environment.
• Manage and deliver various stages of project activities, particularly the return of As-Built / As-Installed documentation.
• Communicate project status and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide weekly progress reports to clients and line managers.
• Forward new enquiries to the relevant project managers.
• Plan projects in advance to meet deadlines and notify the relevant project manager/coordinator.
• Log and track your own working schedule for planning and scheduling purposes.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of departmental processes and train members on the required management process.
• Create and maintain accurate project logs and reports.
• Occasionally deliver managed services directly to clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and control around sensitive documentation.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with National Grid drawings, with proven knowledge of National Grid SR135.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in document control or a similar role.
• Must be able to obtain necessary UK security clearances required by the role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with project management.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and hands-on experience with IDMS systems (preferably SharePoint and OpenText).
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible, proactive, and dependable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Depending on Experience
• 20 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Stay-away bonus
• Expenses covered for offsite work
• Flexible office schedule
• On-site parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Company pension scheme
• Various employee schemes including cycle-to-work, life assurance, electric vehicle, and gym discounts
• Option to purchase additional annual leave

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Centara, a West Yorkshire-based company, provides surveying and engineering services to the rail, engineering, construction, utilities, and electricity transmission and distribution sectors. The company delivers specialist services including ground-penetrating radar, 3D laser scanning, unmanned aerial vehicle services, utility mapping surveys, geomatics substation engineering, and computer-aided design services. Centara is part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services business.