Document Controller

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Blyth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Document Controller to join a major data centre scheme in Blyth, Northumberland. The role is long-term freelance or permanent, with an immediate start.

You will manage project documentation, control revisions, and coordinate with project teams and subcontractors using leading document management systems. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Document Controller, ideally in construction or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all project documentation and records.
• Control issue, receipt and revision of drawings, specifications and technical documents.
• Ensure documents are filed, version controlled and readily accessible.
• Uploading and distributing documentation through the relevant document management systems.
• Maintaining document registers and tracking outstanding information.
• Coordinating document submissions and approvals between project teams and subcontractors.
• Assisting with the preparation and distribution of project reports and documentation.
• Ensuring project information is managed in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaising with site and office-based teams to resolve document control queries.
• Supporting the wider project team with general administrative duties where required.

Skills

Document control

Revision management

Communication

Organisational skills

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Viewpoint

Aconex

Procore

Asite

Job description

Document Controller Data Centre Scheme

Location: Blyth, Northumberland
Duration: Long-term project
Employment: Freelance or Permanent
Start: Immediate / ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Document Controller to join a major data centre scheme in Blyth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project documentation and ensuring all information is accurately recorded, distributed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with the project and commercial teams, subcontractors and wider site personnel to ensure document control processes are followed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining all project documentation and records.
• Controlling the issue, receipt and revision of drawings, specifications and technical documents.
• Ensuring documents are correctly filed, version controlled and readily accessible.
• Uploading and distributing documentation through the relevant document management systems.
• Maintaining document registers and tracking outstanding information.
• Coordinating document submissions and approvals between project teams and subcontractors.
• Assisting with the preparation and distribution of project reports and documentation.
• Ensuring project information is managed in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaising with site and office-based teams to resolve document control queries.
• Supporting the wider project team with general administrative duties where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Document Controller, ideally within construction or engineering.
• Experience working on large-scale construction projects; data centre experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of document control procedures and revision management.
• Experience using document management systems such as Viewpoint, Aconex, Procore, Asite or similar.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage a high volume of information.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.