Document Controller

United Living; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

34 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

Tailored development plans

Job summary

United Living is seeking a Document Controller to manage documents on site in Fort Augustus, near Inverness, Scotland. The successful candidate will handle the collection, retention, and archiving of documentation ensuring compliance with procedures.

This role offers the opportunity to work on significant energy projects in a dynamic team environment promoting growth and development.

Flexibility in work arrangements, a competitive salary, and additional benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and ensure accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Register and transmit internal, vendor and client documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company and client standards.
• Archiving project and corporate records, electronically or hardcopy.
• Quality check all documentation prior to issuing.
• Maintain document management procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of SharePoint/Documentum/ProjectWise

Knowledge of Adobe

Effective communication skills

Skills in word processing, spreadsheets

Education

Minimum ISCED Level 3 (Secondary education)

Job description

United Infrastructureis a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low‑carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future‑ready infrastructure across the UK.

Job Description

Due to significant growth United Infrastructure Power T&D Ltd is looking to recruit for a Document Controller based on site in Fort Augustus near Inverness, Scotland. You will be responsible for collection, distribution, retention and archiving of documents through document management systems and work processes. The role ensures all technical documentation associated with the assigned project scope is registered, filed, transmitted, and archived in compliance with document management procedures. Previous experience within the role of Document Controller is preferred together with strong IT literacy and the ability to confidently communicate internal and external stakeholders.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are at the forefront of net zero 2050, with a secured workstream for years to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to add value to our construction & commissioning site management team to support our growing workload across Cabling and contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 34 days annual leave (including public holidays), contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 3x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Typical responsibilities:

• Register and transmit internal, vendor and client documentation for the project.
• Check documentation to ensure that formats comply with company and client standards.
• Archiving Project and Corporate Records, either hardcopy or electronically; and the identification, indexing, transfer, storage, protection, retrieval, retention and disposition of the records.
• Ensure all project documentation is imported into document management system and filed accordingly.
• Ensure all documentation is transmitted to the client as per client requirements and in an expedient manner.
• Archiving and retrieval of historical documentation.
• Assist and provide assistance to Wood personnel with respect to any document management system queries.
• Quality check of all Documentation prior to issuing/transmitting to client.
• Responsible for the handling of requests for new Document numbers/hard copy documentation.
• Scanning, printing and copying of project documentation.
• Process and record accurately all technical documentation in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Ensure that hard copy and electronic record files as required are maintained in good order to comply with QA requirements.
• Run document control reports (if available and required) from the applied company or project document control system.
• Ensure document management procedures satisfy project, client and regulatory requirements.
• Independently handle all aspects of Project documentation utilizing various document control practices and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
• Monitor progress of in‑house and Client reviews of technical data.
• Contribute to compilation of final project dossiers, as built portfolios and archiving.
• Establish a systematic and comprehensive Project Filing System.
• Produce exception reports, comment overdue reports and any other reports for Project Management review.
• Maintenance of the project’s document storage structure.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At United Infrastructure Power T&D, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ISCED Level 3 (Secondary education)

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of SharePoint/Documentum/ProjectWise or similar electronic document management system
• Knowledge of Adobe
• Communication skills - both written and verbal
• Skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database applications and electronic data management systems

Personal attributes:

• Excellent organisational skills and a logical and ordered approach
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to work in a high‑pressure environment, pay strict attention to detail and ensure the accuracy of the outputs