Document Controller

Document Controller – HV Substation Projects (Lisbon / Porto)

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Document Controller to join a leading EPC contractor specialising in high-voltage substation projects. Based in either the Lisbon or Porto office, you will support the delivery of major HV infrastructure projects that power hyperscale data centres across Europe.

Working closely with engineering, project management and site teams, you will ensure all project documentation is managed accurately, efficiently and in line with company and client requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong long-term pipeline of projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of project documentation throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Maintain document control systems, ensuring all documents are correctly registered, distributed and archived.
• Control the issuance, revision and tracking of engineering drawings, technical documents and project correspondence.
• Ensure documentation complies with company procedures and client requirements.
• Coordinate document submissions between engineering teams, project managers, clients and subcontractors.
• Monitor document approval workflows and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate document registers and revision histories.
• Support project teams by ensuring the latest approved documentation is available.
• Assist with compiling project handover documentation and final turnover packages.
• Prepare reports on document status and outstanding deliverables.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of all project documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of document control processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Document Controller within engineering, construction, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Experience working on HV substation, power, utilities, energy or data centre projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of document control procedures and quality management systems.
• Experience using Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Aconex, SharePoint, Procore or similar platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Fluent English is essential. Portuguese is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Office-based role in either Lisbon or Porto.
• Flexible hybrid working (up to one day per week from home).
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term pipeline of HV substation projects across Europe.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing EPC contractor delivering critical infrastructure for hyperscale data centres.
• Excellent career development within a collaborative international engineering team.