Document Controller

Network Plus group; Clyst Heath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Armed Forces friendly

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking an experienced Project Document Controller to support major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will manage project information across design, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring documentation is controlled, compliant and readily accessible to support efficient delivery.

You will work with Project Managers, Delivery teams and clients to maintain document registers, handle RFIs and submittals, and to assist in the preparation of O&M manuals and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Document Controller in water/utilities/construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working in SharePoint and document control processes within engineering projects.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with internal teams, clients, designers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation within SharePoint and document management systems.
• Control the receipt, registration, distribution, tracking, and archiving of project documents.
• Manage technical documentation including drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and design submissions.
• Maintain document registers, transmittals, and revision histories, ensuring current approved information is available.
• Support the management of design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain records of RFIs, technical queries, subcontractor submissions, client comments, and project correspondence.
• Coordinate documentation for commissioning, testing, and asset handover activities.
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of O&M Manuals and Health & Safety Files.
• Ensure compliance with ISO Quality Management Systems, project procedures, and client information management requirements.
• Produce regular reporting on document status, overdue actions, and project information metrics.

Skills

Document control

SharePoint

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication

Tools

SharePoint

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Project Document Controller to support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team, you will play a key role in managing project information throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of critical water industry programmes, ensuring that project documentation is controlled, compliant, and readily accessible to support efficient project delivery.

As Project Document Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining project information and ensuring all documentation is managed in accordance with company procedures, client requirements, and industry standards.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Delivery teams, Safety Manager, Site teams and Client to ensure the smooth flow of project information across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation within SharePoint and document management systems.
• Control the receipt, registration, distribution, tracking, and archiving of project documents.
• Manage technical documentation including drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and design submissions.
• Maintain document registers, transmittals, and revision histories, ensuring only current approved information is available for use.
• Support the management of design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain records of RFIs, technical queries, subcontractor submissions, client comments, and project correspondence.
• Coordinate documentation associated with commissioning, testing, and asset handover activities.
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals and Health & Safety Files.
• Ensure compliance with ISO Quality Management Systems, project procedures, and client information management requirements.
• Produce regular reporting on document status, overdue actions, and project information metrics.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Document Controller within the water, utilities, construction, or infrastructure sector desirable.
• Experience working in SharePoint.
• Strong understanding of document control processes within engineering and construction projects.
• Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, clients, designers, and subcontractors.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to demanding project deadlines. Experience working on water infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting project commissioning and asset handover activities.

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find here - https://networkplus.co.uk/privacy-and-cookie+-policy.

About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.