Document Controller

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000 per year

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional benefits

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is partnering on a Document Controller role for a London-based construction project. The role focuses on managing project information, maintaining EDMS, and supporting internal teams and external stakeholders through the build lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have proven document control experience in construction, familiarity with Procore and BIM, and strong IT skills (Excel/SharePoint). The role is site-based in London with a competitive package.

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 Procore
• 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 electronic document management systems
• 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

Document control

EDMS

Procore

BIM awareness

Excel

SharePoint

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Procore

SharePoint

Excel

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
• 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 Procore
• 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 up to £50,000
• Pension and life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional benefits