Document Controller

Galliford Try; Dereham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Document Controller to join their dynamic team on an exciting A47 project. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the management of project documentation, ensuring quality and compliance while working closely with various teams. With a commitment to employee development, you will receive comprehensive training and support. The company values flexibility, allowing for a hybrid working arrangement, and fosters a collaborative environment that encourages personal and professional growth. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about contributing to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Competitive family leave policy

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Paid yearly membership to professional association

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to liaise with teams and stakeholders.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Design Manager in controlling and issuing design information.
• Ensure compliance with project information management protocols.
• Maintain records, monitor workflow, and generate reports.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Document control software

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ViewPoint

Projects

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Document Controller – A47 Tuddenham

Location: Tuddenham (Norwich area)

We have a fantastic career development opportunity for a Document Controller to join the team in Tuddenham on our A47 project. As Document Controller, you will provide support to the project team by ensuring that project design information/documentation is captured, stored, managed, and maintained in an organised and methodical manner.

Full support and training will be provided by the wider Information Management team.

Please note that flexible/hybrid working is on offer with this position; however, there would be a requirement to have a presence on site 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Design Manager to ensure design information is controlled, reviewed, and issued on time.
• Ensure adherence to project information management protocols, standards, and procedures.
• Guarantee documents meet quality, confidentiality, and compliance requirements per company and industry standards.
• Provide feedback on project CDE to ensure consistent document control procedures.
• Serve as point of contact for document control, liaising with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain records, monitor workflow, identify delays, and generate reports.

About You:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with site and wider teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize workloads to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn new software and technology tools, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and document control software (prior knowledge of ViewPoint or Projects is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided).
• Adheres to Health and Safety responsibilities, company policies, and relevant Information Management Standards.
• Aligned with Galliford Try values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Collaboration.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented, and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our ‘Be Well’ programme, which offers discounts on certain products, advice, and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where, and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity, and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Competitive family leave policy.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain, and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Jenny Reid – [e-mail]

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business, and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency, and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society, and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.

Infrastructure (Major Projects)

Our major projects business stream focuses on delivering major works packages of £100m+, acting as the primary delivery route for large scale, complex infrastructure schemes.

We are currently delivering nationally important major infrastructure projects for strategically selected customers who are aligned with our values, building on our strong market reputation and expertise.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours, or flexibly, and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.