Document Controller

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Document Controller
Location: Leatherhead, UK
Employment Type: Full-time, Office-based
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview:
We are looking for a highly experienced Document Controller to manage document management activities on a major infrastructure project. This role suits professionals who have worked on large-scale international projects and are confident leading document control strategy and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project-specific document control plans

• Ensure document outputs meet quality, budget, and timeline goals

• Liaise with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve documentation issues

• Manage distribution and review of engineering and supplier documentation

• Maintain key registers including the Master Document Register

• Track document control performance and reporting metrics

• Oversee SDRLs, document releases, and audits

• Train and support document control team members

• Identify and drive improvements to systems and processes

• Champion the use of EDMS platforms and ensure best practice

Required Experience and Skills:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

• 6-10 years in document management with 5+ in a lead/supervisory role

• Experienced with EDMS tools (e.g. SharePoint, Documentum)

• Skilled in developing workflows, procedures, and compliance standards

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities

Personal Attributes:

• Confident, assertive, and proactive

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills

• Committed to continuous improvement

• Comfortable interacting at all levels of an organisation