Document Controller

Careys Foundation; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized construction and project management firm is seeking a Document Controller in Cumbria to enhance project documentation management. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain project documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Responsibilities include supporting teams, overseeing document integrity, and contributing to workplace safety. Additional qualifications include at least 2 years of document control experience and the ability to thrive in site-based environments. Attractive benefits such as private healthcare and volunteering days are offered.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Company Pension

Volunteering Days

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Other discounts and Cashback plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years' document control experience.
• Construction or site-based experience necessary.
• Ability to work independently in site-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage, organise and maintain project documents.
• Train team members on document control processes.
• Ensure compliance with document control standards.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Time management

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

EDMS platforms

Job description

Document Controller- West Cumbria

Department: Planning

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cumbria

Description

Are you an organised, detail‑driven Document Controller ready to support a busy project team and keep information flowing smoothly? We’re looking for someone proactive, collaborative, and confident in managing documentation from start to finish across fast‑paced construction environments.

This is a great opportunity to become a trusted part of a project team, helping ensure consistency, compliance, and quality across all documentation.

What you will be doing:

• Managing, organising and maintaining project documents to ensure information is accurate, accessible and controlled.
• Supporting and training team members so document control processes are understood and followed.
• Uploading, updating and distributing documents using EDMS platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Ensuring compliance with client, internal and external document control standards.
• Supporting Health & Safety documentation, ensuring only approved versions are in circulation.
• Tracking and reporting document progress, including reviews, approvals and KPIs.
• Assisting with As‑Built information, O&M manuals and handover documentation.
• Providing general project admin support, including bookings, meetings and event coordination.
• Contributing to charity and fundraising initiatives with the project team.

What you will bring:

• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confident stakeholder management and the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate
• Ability to work independently in site-based environments
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise busy workloads
• A proactive mindset – spotting problems before they happen and driving better ways of working
• Commitment to continual learning, development, and raising standards
• 2+ years’ document control experience
• Construction or site-based experience
• Full driving licence
• O&M / Handover knowledge
• BIM awareness

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans