Document Controller

O’Neill & Brennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan is seeking a skilled Document Controller to join their team on residential construction projects in South East London. The role focuses on managing all project documentation through Procore, ensuring drawings, RFIs and submittals are controlled and distributed to site teams, subcontractors and consultants.

The candidate will maintain document registers, handle revision control, and support QA and handover processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Document Controller within the construction industry.
• Strong hands-on experience using Procore is essential.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor is highly desirable.
• Experience working on residential construction or development projects.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, technical documentation and revision control.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with site teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, site-based environment.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and other document management platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project documentation, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, transmittals and handover documents.
• Ensure the latest approved drawings and documents are issued to site teams, subcontractors and consultants.
• Maintain strict document and revision control procedures to prevent the use of superseded information.
• Administer and manage document workflows through Procore and other document management systems.
• Upload, organise and track project documentation throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Monitor RFIs, technical submissions, drawing revisions and approvals to ensure timely responses.
• Liaise with site managers, technical teams, subcontractors, architects and consultants to maintain an efficient flow of information.
• Maintain document registers, trackers, filing structures and reporting systems.
• Support quality assurance procedures, audit requirements and project handover processes.
• Identify delays in document approvals and escalating issues that could affect construction progress.

Skills

Document control

Procore experience

Communication skills

Site-based

Tools

Procore

SharePoint

EDMS

Job description

Document Controller (Procore)

Main Contractor

Location: South East London
Temp / Perm Opportunity
Start: ASAP

5 days on site

The Opportunity

We are working with an established main contractor to appoint an experienced Document Controller to join their team on residential construction projects in South East London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining all project documentation through Procore, ensuring drawings, technical submissions, RFIs and other project information are accurately controlled and distributed to site teams, subcontractors and consultants.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive Document Controller to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work and opportunities for long‑term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all project documentation, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, transmittals and handover documents.
• Ensure the latest approved drawings and documents are issued to site teams, subcontractors and consultants.
• Maintain strict document and revision control procedures to prevent the use of superseded information.
• Administer and manage document workflows through Procore and other document management systems.
• Upload, organise and track project documentation throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Monitor RFIs, technical submissions, drawing revisions and approvals to ensure timely responses.
• Liaise with site managers, technical teams, subcontractors, architects and consultants to maintain an efficient flow of information.
• Maintain document registers, trackers, filing structures and reporting systems.
• Support quality assurance procedures, audit requirements and project handover processes.
• Identify delays in document approvals and escalating issues that could affect construction progress.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Document Controller within the construction industry.
• Strong hands‑on experience using Procore is essential.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor is highly desirable.
• Experience working on residential construction or development projects.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, technical documentation and revision control.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with site teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, site‑based environment.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and other document management platforms is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an established main contractor with ongoing construction work.
• Exposure to residential developments across South East London.
• Stable, permanent position with long‑term career prospects.
• Supportive working environment within an experienced construction team.
• Competitive salary package depending on experience.

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