Document Controller

ANDREW CONSTRUCTION LIMITED; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDREW CONSTRUCTION LIMITED is seeking an experienced Document Controller to manage project documents across earthworks and civil engineering sites. You will ensure drawings, permits and records are accurate, up-to-date and readily accessible for project teams and clients.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and Site Managers to keep projects running smoothly from start to finish and to support site administration and documentation workflows.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Document Controller is advantageous.
• Experience in construction or civil engineering is beneficial.
• Strong organisational and filing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project document registers and filing systems.
• Issue and distribute drawings, revisions and technical information.
• Ensure project folders are up to date.
• Support Project Managers with general administration.
• Assist with Health & Safety files and handover paperwork.
• Track approvals, drawing revisions and client information.
• Upload and manage documents through client portals.
• Liaise with site teams to ensure paperwork is completed correctly.
• Attend site to collect information and support project teams.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate project records.

Skills

Document control

Administrative coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

We are searching for an experienced and organised Document Controller on behalf of a well-established company operating within the earthworks and civil engineering sector.

The successful candidate will become a central point for project information, ensuring drawings, permits, site records and project documentation are accurate, up to date and readily available when required.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and clients, helping to ensure projects run efficiently from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project document registers and organised filing systems.
• Issue and distribute drawings, revisions and technical information.
• Ensure project folders are kept organised and up to date.
• Support Project Managers with general project administration.
• Assist with compiling Health & Safety files and handover documentation.
• Track approvals, drawing revisions and client information.
• Upload and manage documents through client portals.
• Liaise with site teams to ensure all required paperwork is completed correctly.
• Attend site when required to collect information and support project teams.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate project records.

Experience

Previous experience working as a Document Controller would be advantageous, particularly within construction, civil engineering or a similar environment, although this is not essential.

We are also open to candidates with strong administrative or project coordination experience who are looking to develop their career within the construction sector