Document Controller

Wates Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS checks handled at offer stage

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wates Group in Newtown, Birmingham, is seeking an organised Document Controller to support a major high-rise retrofit programme. You will manage project documentation, ensure version control and distribute updates across multiple teams.

High attention to detail, strong IT skills and experience with SharePoint/Asset360 are essential. DBS checks and compliance-friendly processes are part of the role, with long‑term career development opportunities at Wates Group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Document Controller in construction/refurbishment.
• Strong document control procedures and version control.
• Experience with SharePoint or Asset360.
• Able to read drawings and technical documentation.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in compliance-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation using SharePoint, Asset360 and digital daybooks.
• Control document revisions and ensure accurate distribution of updated information.
• Issue drawings, technical documents and project updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain document registers and audit trails in line with project requirements.
• Ensure all project records remain accurate, current and compliant.
• Support the management of FRA-related documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Review drawings and technical information to confirm correct version control.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure document management processes are consistently followed.

Skills

Document control

Version control

SharePoint

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Compliance

Tools

SharePoint

Asset360

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-focused Document Controller to support the delivery of a major high-rise retrofit programme.

Location: Newtown, Birmingham

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

This role will be responsible for managing, maintaining and distributing project documentation across a complex and heavily regulated environment. With a strong emphasis on Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) works and legislative compliance, you will play a vital role in ensuring project information, drawings and records are accurately controlled and accessible to project stakeholders.

Working closely with operational, technical and delivery teams, you'll help maintain robust document control processes that support compliance, quality and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation using SharePoint, Asset360 and digital daybooks.
• Control document revisions and ensure accurate distribution of updated information.
• Issue drawings, technical documents and project updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain document registers and audit trails in line with project requirements.
• Ensure all project records remain accurate, current and compliant.
• Support the management of FRA-related documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Review drawings and technical information to confirm correct version control.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure document management processes are consistently followed.

About You

• Previous experience as a Document Controller within construction, planned works, refurbishment, retrofit, architecture or a similar technical environment.
• Strong understanding of document control procedures, version control and information management.
• Experience working with systems such as SharePoint, Asset360 or comparable document management platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• IT savvy and confident managing large volumes of project information.
• Comfortable working within compliance-driven and legislatively focused projects.
• Proactive, professional and able to maintain control of documentation across multiple workstreams.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a significant high-rise retrofit programme.
• Exposure to complex, compliance-led projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

Basic Check

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

Our Commitments

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]