Document Controller

Daniel Owen; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment company is seeking a skilled Document Controller for a long-term contract in Coventry. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility, and coordinating with design and construction teams. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, previous experience in document control, and be confident using EDMS platforms, SharePoint, and Excel. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing project team.

Qualifications

• Previous document control experience in construction or engineering preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently across multiple teams.
• Confident using EDMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full lifecycle of project documentation.
• Monitor and coordinate Early Warning Notices (EWNs).
• Support and improve document management processes.
• Maintain the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
• Enforce document control procedures.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Using EDMS platforms

Using SharePoint

Using Excel

Clear communication

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Document Controller

DOC-CON-0193_1765366025 Posted : 10 / 12 / 2025

Document Controller - Coventry

Duration : Long-Term Contract

Location : Coventry

We are recruiting for a skilled and organised Document Controller to join a busy and growing project team in Coventry. This is a long-term opportunity offering stability and the chance to play a key role across all phases of major construction and design projects.

Role Overview

The Document Controller will be responsible for managing all project-related documentation from initial design through to construction and project completion. You will act as the central point for project information, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and smooth communication across all teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full lifecycle of project documentation
• Monitor and coordinate Early Warning Notices (EWNs)
• Support and improve document management processes
• Work closely with design and construction teams to ensure documentation is always current
• Maintain the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), including drawings, RFIs, contracts, and specifications
• Enforce document control procedures such as version control, naming conventions, and revision tracking
• Use SharePoint and Excel for document organisation, reporting, and tracking

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Previous document control experience in construction or engineering (preferred)
• Confident using EDMS platforms, SharePoint and Excel
• Ability to work efficiently and communicate clearly across multiple teams

If you're looking for a long-term role in Coventry with a forward-thinking project team, apply today with your up-to-date CV.