Engineering Project Documentation Lead

Engineering Project Documentation Lead

Centara Engineering Services Ltd is recruiting for an Engineering Project Documentation Lead, based either in Normanton or home‑based. This is a full‑time, permanent position.

The role is responsible for managing and coordinating drawing‑related projects for designated stakeholders, ensuring compliance with customer standards. A key focus is maintaining robust document control while collaborating with colleagues, team leaders and project managers throughout the project lifecycle. The position involves both office‑based and on‑site responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with clients to report on project progress and raise any issues that may impact deliverables.
• Ensure consistent document control across internal systems and servers, maintaining accurate project logs and reports that are shared weekly with clients and the project manager.
• 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.
• 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 team 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.
• Ability 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 organisational 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 off‑site 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 focuses on delivering high‑quality, timely and cost‑effective solutions that meet client expectations and ensure repeat business from its blue‑chip client base. Its offering includes specialist ground‑penetrating radar, 3D laser scanning, UAV services, utility mapping surveys, geomatics substation engineering and CAD services.

Centara is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

RSK operates as a group of businesses that work seamlessly together to build a strong and resilient business. We value people, foster innovation and create a supportive culture.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace that welcomes people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ages, neurotypes, religions, sexual orientations and those with disabilities.

Join us and help build a brighter, more equitable and sustainable future.