Assistant Document Controller

The Highfield Company; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Huntingdon is seeking an Assistant Document Controller for a public sector project. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and experience in document control. Responsibilities include managing project documentation, ensuring accuracy, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. This full-time on-site position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, promoting career development and job stability.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Business mileage/car allowance

28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Matched pension scheme

Long-term project stability and career development

Qualifications

• Strong administrative or document control experience, ideally within construction or engineering.
• Confident IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Information Controller in managing all project-related documentation.
• Ensure hard copies of project documentation are maintained, stored, and updated.
• Work within a Common Data Environment for document tracking and version control.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

IT skills, especially Microsoft Office

Experience using document management platforms

Tools

Asite

Viewpoint

Aconex

Job description

Assistant Document Controller - Major Public Sector Project

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Full-time, on-site (5 days/week)

Are you highly organised with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail? We're looking for an Assistant Document Controller to support the delivery of a large-scale, long-term public sector building project based in Huntingdon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly professional project team and develop your career in document and information management, with exposure to key processes on a high-security site.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the Information Controller in managing all project-related documentation throughout the lifecycle of the build

• Ensure hard copies of project documentation are maintained, stored, and updated in line with project standards

• Work within a Common Data Environment (CDE) to help with document tracking, version control, and secure access

• Help validate that all documentation is accurate, complete, and formatted consistently

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and project teams to ensure smooth flow of documentation and approvals

What you'll bring:

• Strong administrative or document control experience, ideally within construction or engineering

• Confident IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office

• Experience using document management platforms (e.g. Asite, Viewpoint, Aconex) is a plus

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability

• A proactive, reliable attitude and ability to work independently on-site

Security Clearance Requirements:

This role requires a minimum level of UK security clearance, and may require higher levels of National Security Vetting. Due to this, UK residency is required, and dual/multiple nationalities must be declared. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements may be unable to proceed.

Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive base salary

• Business mileage/car allowance

• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Matched pension scheme

• Long-term project stability and career development

Ready to take the next step in your document control career with a secure, high-profile project?

Apply now or reach out directly to discuss the opportunity further.