Document Controller

deverellsmith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension and life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

deverellsmith is seeking an experienced Document Controller for a London site-based role on a major residential development. You will manage EDMS, ensure accurate project information, and support multiple stakeholders throughout the build lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have strong EDMS experience (Aconex), BIM and ISO standards familiarity, and excellent IT skills (Excel/SharePoint). The role offers a salary of £40,000 plus discretionary bonus and travel allowance, with comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Document Controller within construction.
• Experience on large-scale residential or high-rise projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of EDMS platform Aconex.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and ISO document control standards.
• Confident liaising with multiple stakeholders across projects.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain EDMS across projects.
• Ensure timely distribution and accuracy of project information.
• Support and train internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors on document systems.
• Set up projects within EDMS, including user access and permissions.
• Act as the main point of contact for document control queries and issue resolution.
• Monitor quality and compliance of documentation, including uploads, RFIs, and IFCs.
• Produce reports and support wider project administration.

Skills

EDMS management

Aconex expertise

BIM awareness

Stakeholder liaison

Attention to detail

Excel

SharePoint

Tools

Aconex

Job description

Document Controller - Construction / Residential Development

Location: London (site-based)

The Opportunity

A leading, well-funded residential developer is seeking an experienced Document Controller to join their growing technical team on a major London-based development. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale, high-rise residential schemes within a business that is investing heavily in London and delivering high-quality, design-led projects.

The Role

As Document Controller, you will play a key role in managing project information across complex construction schemes. You'll be responsible for ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible, supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the build lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain electronic document management systems (EDMS)
• Ensure timely distribution and accuracy of project information
• Support and train internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors on document systems
• Set up projects within EDMS, including user access and permissions
• Act as the main point of contact for document control queries and issue resolution
• Monitor quality and compliance of documentation, including uploads, RFIs, and IFCs
• Produce reports and support wider project administration

About You

• Proven experience as a Document Controller within construction
• Experience on large-scale residential or high-rise projects is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of EDMS platform Aconex
• Familiarity with BIM processes and ISO document control standards
• Confident liaising with multiple stakeholders across projects
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong IT skills including Excel and SharePoint

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 + discretionary bonus & travel allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Pension and life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy/sell)
• Additional benefits