Document Controller

Bachy Soletanche; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical contractor in Ipswich is seeking a detail-driven individual to manage project documentation for a significant nuclear power station development. The role involves ensuring accuracy, compliance, and easy access to documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates have strong IT skills, are highly organized, and possess excellent communication abilities. This position offers a discretionary annual bonus, enhanced sick pay, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25-days annual leave

Paid annual professional memberships

Volunteering days

Professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in construction document control is desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 standards is a plus.
• Access to own vehicle and full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation throughout its lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and client requirements.
• Support project teams to track deliverables.
• Attend project meetings and support decision-making.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

SharePoint proficiency

Communication abilities

Collaboration abilities

Organizational skills

Methodical approach

Proactiveness

Determined mindset

Tools

Asite EDMS

Job description

Are you organised, detail‑driven and ready to play a vital role in one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects? Join the Geotechnical Sub Alliance (GSA) on the Sizewell C nuclear power station development and help shape the foundations of a cleaner energy future.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for managing the project’s documentation throughout its lifecycle—ensuring everything is accurate, compliant, and accessible. From drawings and specifications to project records and meeting actions, you’ll become the go‑to person who keeps our teams aligned and informed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain document control in line with internal processes and client requirements
• Support project teams to track deliverables and stay on schedule
• Manage documentation from early design through to handover
• Ensure consistent use of document control procedures and systems
• Attend project meetings and support decision‑making with accurate information
• Oversee business archiving and ensure easy retrieval of project documents
• Drive continuous improvements to document control processes

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Strong IT skills and confident use of Microsoft Office & SharePoint
• Great communication and collaboration abilities
• Highly organised, methodical and proactive
• Determined mindset with strong follow‑through

Desirable

• Experience in construction document control
• Knowledge of Asite EDMS
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 standards

Given the location of our offices, it’d be ideal if you had access to your own vehicle and full UK driving licence.

Why Join the GSA?

As part of a specialist alliance delivering advanced ground‑engineering works—including piling, diaphragm walling, soil mixing and grouting—you’ll be at the heart of a high‑performing technical environment. Working with industry experts, you’ll support the smooth flow of critical information that keeps this complex project moving.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground‑breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

Benefits

As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25‑days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.

Entité

Bachy Soletanche is a worldwide, leading specialist in modern geotechnics and foundation engineering. We bring our experience, innovation, and expertise together to deliver the highest quality ground engineering solutions. Whether you are seeking a small-scale sub-contractor or a major joint venture partner, we operate at every level and can offer as much support as you need to deliver your programme. We believe that successful outcomes are based on collaboration, mutual respect and well-resourced teamwork. Our designs and advice are based on reliable evidence and relevant experience. Our designers, engineers, project managers and workforce all work together to protect your best interests. Depending on the scale of your project, you will receive the specialist guidance of either our Core Business or Major Projects team to ensure we offer the most tailored approach to your scheme. We listen, we question, we challenge, and we deliver.