Defence Document Controller – On‑Site, Devonport

Babcock International Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension

Digital GP access

Employee shopping portal

Professional Fees paid

Special paid leave for Reservists

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock International Group at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth is seeking a Document Controller to help manage and control project documentation for major defence and engineering programmes. You will maintain document management systems, ensure accuracy, compliance, and accessibility, and coordinate information flows between project teams, customers and contractors.

The role offers training and career growth, with a salary of £24,500–£28,000 per year, full-time on-site, plus benefits;

Qualifications

• Experience managing and controlling documentation within a structured project, engineering or business environment.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage information effectively.
• High attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate records and document control standards.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support timely information flow.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing, tracking and controlling project documentation to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Maintaining document management systems, processes and version control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating the flow of information between project teams, contractors and customers.
• Reviewing, distributing and archiving project documentation in line with business and customer requirements.
• Supporting efficient project delivery by ensuring documentation remains accessible, up to date and fully auditable.

Skills

Document control

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

English GCSE

Mathematics GCSE

Job description

Babcock International Group at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth is seeking a Document Controller to help manage and control project documentation for major defence and engineering programmes. You will maintain document management systems, ensure accuracy, compliance, and accessibility, and coordinate information flows between project teams, customers and contractors.

The role offers training and career growth, with a salary of £24,500–£28,000 per year, full-time on-site, plus benefits;