Document Controller

Think Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Document Controller
Location: Chippenham
Start Date: April 2025
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: 17 per hour

Document Controller - Chippenham - 100m Newbuild - Ongoing
I'm working with a leading Tier One contractor with a balance sheet close to 500m and a turnover of approximately 1bn.

The company operates nationally, delivering major construction projects across multiple sectors, typically valued at 20m and above.

They are currently seeking a Document Controller to join their site team on a prestigious 100m newbuild project in Chippenham.

Key Responsibilities:

Document Management:

• Manage the flow of all project documentation (drawings, contracts, reports, etc.).
• Ensure documents are accurately filed, cataloged, and securely stored both digitally and physically.
• Implement and maintain a document control system in line with company standards and specific project requirements.
• Track document progress, ensuring timely updates and correct version control.

Coordination and Communication:

• Serve as the central point of contact for all document control-related queries from project stakeholders including contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of documents across all relevant parties.
• Ensure timely submission and circulation of all documentation according to project deadlines.

Compliance and Quality Control:

• Ensure documentation complies with legal, regulatory, and contractual standards.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance within the document management process.

Reporting and Support:

• Assist in compiling document control reports for senior project management.
• Support the wider project team with document-related tasks and uphold document control best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience as a Document Controller within the construction industry, ideally on major projects.
• Proficiency with document control software such as Aconex, 4Projects, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of construction document processes, standards, and regulations.
• Capable of managing workload across multiple tasks and working to tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail with problem-solving ability.

Desired Experience:

• Previous experience on large-scale construction projects, ideally upwards of 20m+.
• Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling) documentation workflows is advantageous.