Document Controller

O'Neill and Brennan; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Document Controller for a long-term contract on a major residential project in Sussex. The role requires a candidate with a minimum of 5 years' experience in document control for main contractors or developers. Responsibilities include coordinating project documentation, liaising with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with project protocols. This position offers a competitive daily rate and flexibility with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with main contractors or developers.
• Strong understanding of document control processes.
• Experience working in live environments on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Control and coordinate project documentation across multiple EDMS platforms.
• Liaise with subcontractors and consultants to manage document submissions.
• Track document workflows and ensure compliance with project protocols.

Skills

Document control expertise

Construction experience

Familiarity with EDMS (e.g., 4projects, Aconex, Dalux)

Effective communication with subcontractors

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. A leading main contractor has an immediate requirement for a Document Controller with strong construction experience working for main contracting or residential developers on large busy projects. The ideal candidate would be someone with minimum 5 years' experience working with main contractors or developers in live environments, who has also experience of using multiple EDMS' and working closely with various subcontractors.

The project is a long-term residential scheme of over 200 units of apartments, town houses and community amenities. The site is underway and will have a duration of just over 3yrs.

This is a great opportunity for a Document Controller to work on an exciting project and on a long-term contract basis.

Role Overview

• Title: Document Controller
• Project: Major £100m residential project
• Location: 3 days on site in Sussex and 2 working remotely
• Salary: Competitive daily rate for Document Controllers
• Start: Immediate start and this is an 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