Document Controller

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear energy sector is seeking a Document Controller in Bristol. This hybrid role involves managing documentation for major projects, ensuring compliance and quality, and providing administrative support to project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in document control within a project or engineering environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
• Maintain documentation quality and compliance.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and workshop planning.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

EDMS

Documentum

Job description

Job Description

Position: Document Controller

Location: Bristol – Hybrid

Type: Permanent

Sector: Nuclear

Description

Our client is a leading player in the global nuclear energy sector. As part of a major infrastructure project in the UK, they are seeking an experienced Document Controller to join their Project Management Office. This is a key support role ensuring efficient document control, compliance with quality standards, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The Role

This role supports the Project Control team in managing and maintaining all documentation associated with the project. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, contractors, partners, and regulatory bodies to ensure documentation integrity, version control, and access across a secure EDMS platform.

In addition to document control responsibilities, the role includes executive assistance duties such as travel coordination, meeting organization, and workshop logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and support its configuration based on project needs
• Maintain documentation quality, metadata, and compliance with document control procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation processes and tools
• Train and support project users on EDMS systems
• Coordinate regular updates with project teams to ensure accuracy of records and data
• Facilitate document-related reporting and performance indicators
• Interface with a variety of internal stakeholders and external contractors, suppliers, and clients
• Support general project team functions, including travel arrangements, workshop planning, and visitor coordination

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in document control within a project or engineering environment
• Experience assisting project teams with administrative support
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with EDMS systems; experience with Documentum is highly desirable
• Must be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders independently
• Willingness to travel occasionally to France and Germany for training or project coordination

Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.