Document Controller

O'Neill & Brennan; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Document Controller for a major £100m residential project in Sussex. The role involves managing documentation across multiple platforms in a live project environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience with main contractors and be adept at liaising with subcontractors. This is an immediate start freelance role offering a competitive daily rate with a mix of on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with main contractors or developers.
• Experience in live project environments.
• Ability to manage document workflows.

Responsibilities

• Control and coordinate project documentation across multiple EDMS platforms.
• Liaise with subcontractors and internal teams for document management.
• Track document workflows and ensure timely issue.

Skills

Experience with main contractors

EDMS platforms (4projects, Aconex, Dalux)

Version control

Document coordination

Job description

Overview

Document Controller – This leading Tier 1 contractor has an immediate requirement for a Document Controller to work on a long-term contract for a major project in Sussex. The role is within a live project environment, requiring experience with main contracting or residential developers on large busy projects.

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years' experience with main contractors or developers in live environments, with experience across multiple EDMS platforms and working closely with subcontractors.

Role Details

• Title: Document Controller
• Project: Major £100m residential project
• Location: 3 days on site in Sussex and 2 days working remotely
• Salary: Competitive daily rate for Document Controllers
• Start: Immediate start; urgent freelance role
• Type: Contract and Temp to Perm

Responsibilities

• Control and coordinate project documentation across multiple EDMS platforms (including 4projects, Aconex and Dalux), ensuring accuracy, version control, and timely issue.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to manage document submissions, reviews, and approvals in line with project requirements.
• Track document workflows and transmittals, proactively chasing outstanding actions to support programme delivery.
• Ensure document control processes comply with project protocols, contractual obligations, and company standards.

For more information on this Document Controller role or any other Document Controller, Senior Document Controller or Project Administrator positions in the Southern Region please contact Lee Kidd.

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.