Continuous Improvement Engineer

Costain Group PLC; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Document Controller to manage the lifecycle of documents, ensuring they are accessible and filed correctly. The role involves facilitating document distribution to project teams and ensuring compliance with project and company standards. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in document control, excellent organization skills, and proficiency in document management systems. This position contributes significantly to the efficiency and accuracy of project documentation.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in document control in an engineering or construction environment.
• Understanding of how documentation supports the project lifecycle.
• Certifications in document management systems are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process, catalogue, and store documents ensuring accessibility and correct filing.
• Maintain records of all documents and revisions.
• Facilitate the distribution of documents to project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Generate reports on document status for management.
• Assist in the archiving of project documents.

Skills

Document management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma or associate degree in Business Administration or Information Management

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Document Controller – Costain

We are seeking a Document Controller to process, catalogue, and store documents in physical or digital formats, ensuring they are accessible and correctly filed. You will manage the lifecycle of documents including creation, revisions, approval, distribution, and archiving in alignment with project and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Process, catalogue, and store documents in physical or digital formats, ensuring they are accessible and correctly filed according to the document control procedures.
• Maintain records of all documents and revisions, including drawings, reports, and project correspondence, ensuring the most current and accurate versions are available.
• Facilitate the distribution of documents to project teams, clients, and stakeholders and manage the process of document review and approvals, ensuring timely updates and distributions.
• Ensure all project documentation complies with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with project teams, including engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders, to ensure efficient document control support.
• Generate reports on document status, compliance, and other metrics for project managers and senior management.
• Assist in the archiving of project documents and ensure they are securely stored for future access and in compliance with legal and company requirements.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in document control (typically 2‑5 years) in an engineering, construction or related technical field.
• Exposure to project environments and understanding how documentation supports the project lifecycle.
• Certifications or specialised training in document management systems or tools advantageous.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• A diploma or associate degree in Business Administration, Information Management.

Company

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets.

EEO Statement

We are a Disability Confident employer and will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
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