Defence Project Document Controller

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

Digital GP & health check

Employee shopping portal

Payment of Professional Fees

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Holiday trading

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Job summary

Document Controller role at Babcock in Devonport, Plymouth, offers full-time, permanent employment with a salary between £24,500 and £28,000 plus benefits. Based onsite at Devonport Royal Dockyard, the role involves managing critical project documentation for defence and engineering programmes, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Security clearance is required, and the role emphasizes accuracy, compliance and efficient information flow across project teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience managing documentation within a structured project, engineering or business environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the 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 the timely flow of information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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

Documentation management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Grade 4/C in Mathematics

Vocational training / admin experience

APM Project Fundamentals qualification

Job description

Document Controller role at Babcock in Devonport, Plymouth, offers full-time, permanent employment with a salary between £24,500 and £28,000 plus benefits. Based onsite at Devonport Royal Dockyard, the role involves managing critical project documentation for defence and engineering programmes, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Security clearance is required, and the role emphasizes accuracy, compliance and efficient information flow across project teams and contractors.