Document Controller

About Cental

Cental is an international provider of fully designed, engineered, manufactured, and integrated modular and skid-mounted systems serving the data centre, utilities, life sciences, and oil & gas sectors. Headquartered in Carlow, Ireland, the company supports clients around the world with end-to-end project delivery.

The business is built on the strength of its people. With three production sites and a skilled workforce of engineers, designers, project managers, and tradespeople, Cental handles every stage of a project, from concept and design through to final installation. The company promotes teamwork, respect, and ongoing improvement in a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to develop and perform at their best.

Cental also places value on recognising effort and celebrating success. Team-focused activities may include monthly quality and safety rewards such as breakfast treats and local tool vouchers, company breakfasts, staff barbecues, and occasional social outings.

Learning and development are a core part of the culture. The organisation offers training and growth opportunities for apprentices, graduates, and experienced professionals who want to build a long-term career.

If you are motivated by quality, innovation, and collaboration, this role offers the chance to join a company that builds engineering solutions and long-term careers.

Role Overview

Cental is looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Document Controller to support its Engineering team. The position involves managing, tracking, and maintaining engineering and project records across the full project lifecycle, ensuring information remains accurate, current, and easy to access for both internal teams and external partners.

Experience in an engineering, construction, manufacturing, or other project-driven environment would be a strong advantage. The role suits someone with excellent organisational ability, strong accuracy, and the capacity to handle several priorities in a busy setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project and engineering documents in line with company procedures.
• Register, circulate, store, and archive documents correctly.
• Manage document numbering, version updates, and approval routing.
• Keep document registers and tracking records accurate and up to date.
• Distribute documents to clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams when needed.
• Ensure the latest versions are always in use and outdated files are archived properly.
• Assist the Engineering team with drawings, technical specifications, reports, and related project documentation.
• Coordinate document submissions and approvals with clients and project stakeholders.
• Help prepare document packs for project milestones and handover stages.
• Track outstanding document actions and follow up with the relevant people.
• Support project close-out and final document compilation activities.
• Follow company quality systems and project documentation standards.
• Keep records accurate for audit purposes.
• Support internal and external audits linked to document control.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of company and client information.
• Work with engineers, project managers, procurement teams, clients, and suppliers on documentation needs.
• Provide guidance and support on document control procedures to project team members.
• Help improve document management processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Prior experience in administration, document control, project coordination, or a similar role.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, utilities, or another similar industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical records, and project documentation processes is an advantage.
• Experience with electronic document management systems or common data environments is desirable.
• Understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 is beneficial.
• Knowledge of version control and approval workflows would be useful.
• Technical or engineering qualifications would be an advantage, though they are not required.

What We Offer

• The chance to work in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Exposure to major engineering and manufacturing projects.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• The opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-profile projects.

Additional Information

This position is based in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland and is a full-time onsite role. The role is within the Engineering function and is suited to someone who can work accurately, manage competing priorities, and support project delivery through strong document control practices.