Document Controller

Sizewell C Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C Limited is recruiting a meticulous Document Controller to support the Civil Works Alliance on the Sizewell C project in Ipswich. You will manage document control across the Main Civil Works section, ensuring accurate recording, control and issuance in line with client requirements.

The role prioritises attention to detail, strong organisation, and collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and the client, while handling RFIs, NCRs, and handover documentation to closure.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate record keeping.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communication to support stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• Collaborative approach with internal teams, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Adaptability and confidence learning new systems and technologies.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing registration, filing, dispatch, and archiving of formal documents within EDMS systems.
• Tracking reviews, approvals, comments, and document workflows.
• Quality checking documentation for compliance, formatting, and completeness.
• Coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and the client from document issue through to acceptance.
• Managing project deviations such as RFIs, NCRs, Field Change Requests, and observations through to closure.
• Supporting handover documentation and quality record compilation.
• Allocating document numbers and ensuring correct metadata capture.
• Controlling superseded and obsolete documents.
• Producing weekly, monthly, and progress reporting as required.
• Providing training and guidance to users on document control systems and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Problem solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Quality compliance

Tools

EDMS software

Job description

Document Controller Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Main Civil Works Section.

What will you do?

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail‑focused professional to join a fast‑paced project environment where information control, quality, and collaboration are critical to success.

The Document Controller will manage document control activities across the Main Civil Works section, ensuring all project information is accurately recorded, controlled, and issued in line with project standards and client requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing registration, filing, dispatch, and archiving of formal documents within EDMS systems
• Tracking reviews, approvals, comments, and document workflows
• Quality checking documentation for compliance, formatting, and completeness
• Coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and the client from document issue through to acceptance
• Managing project deviations such as RFIs, NCRs, Field Change Requests, and observations through to closure
• Supporting handover documentation and quality record compilation
• Allocating document numbers and ensuring correct metadata capture
• Controlling superseded and obsolete documents
• Producing weekly, monthly, and progress reporting as required
• Providing training and guidance to users on document control systems and processes

What are we looking for?

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate record keeping
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communication skills with the ability to support stakeholders at all levels
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong problem‑solving and process improvement mindset
• Collaborative approach with internal teams, suppliers, and client representatives
• Adaptability and confidence learning new systems and technologies
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Previous experience on a major project

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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