Document Controller

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Document Controller for a major construction project in Brighton, offering flexibility with part-time hours ideal for school runs. The successful candidate will manage project documentation, ensuring it is organized and up to date while providing administrative support. Essential skills include experience in document control, proficiency in Asite and Microsoft 365, and strong organizational abilities. This role is critical for the project's success, within a professional and supportive site team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to work full-time

Supportive site team

Qualifications

• Experience as a Document Controller on a live construction project.
• Proficient with Asite, Fieldview, Microsoft 365, and Adobe.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain digital document control systems.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on all published documents.
• Provide site-based administrative support.

Skills

Document management

Quality assurance

Communication

Organization

Microsoft 365

Adobe

Tools

Asite

Fieldview

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Document Controller to join the team on a major construction project based in Brighton. This is a site-based position with the flexibility to work at home with hours that can be tailored around school drop-offs and pick-ups ideal for someone seeking a balanced work schedule.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in keeping project documentation organised, up to date, and accessible, while supporting the team with day-to-day site administration.

This role is integral to the success of the project to ensure that you organise and carry out all administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of the Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain digital document control systems (including Asite and Fieldview)
• Upload, update, and version control project documentation and drawings
• Conduct quality assurance checks on all published documents
• Produce regular reports: drawing registers, RFI logs, HSE documentation, etc.
• Provide site-based administrative support, including inductions, passes, signage, and printing
• Support with onboarding of new staff and Right to Work checks
• Record and distribute meeting minutes
• Assist with the setup and smooth running of the site office
• Monitor office supplies and coordinate stationery / printing orders

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Document Controller on a live construction project
• Proficient with Asite, Fieldview, Microsoft 365, and Adobe
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with site and office teams
• Able to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• CSCS card (advantageous but not essential)
• Understanding of social value in construction or experience with community liaison is a bonus

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working with part-time hours available to suit school runs for a capable Document Controller
• Full-time hours also available for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work on a significant, high-profile construction project
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative site team

If you're a capable Document Controller looking for flexibility and the chance to contribute to a meaningful project, we’d love to hear from you.