Document Controller

Build Search; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Search is seeking an experienced Document Controller / Information Manager for a major building construction project. The role focuses on managing and coordinating project documentation, ensuring accurate, controlled information flow to teams, clients, and supply chain partners.

You will administer CDEs such as Viewpoint, Asite, and Autodesk Construction Cloud, maintain document registers, and support BIM processes while upholding company procedures and information management standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Document Control or Information Management role within construction.
• Experience with main contractor or large-scale building projects.
• Strong understanding of drawings, documentation and information workflows.
• Proficient in document management systems and CDEs.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project document control systems with drawings, specs and correspondence.
• Control receipt, distribution, revision, and archiving of project docs.
• Ensure teams work from latest approved drawings and information.
• Administer and maintain CDEs (Viewpoint, Asite, ACC).
• Monitor document workflows, approvals and information exchanges.
• Collaborate with design, commercial, construction and PM teams.

Skills

Document control

Information management

Construction industry knowledge

CDE platforms

Communication

Organization

Tools

Viewpoint

Asite

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Competitive Basic Salary + Car Allowance + Full Package Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Document Controller / Information Manager to join a leading main contractor operating within the building construction sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, coordinating and maintaining project documentation and information systems, ensuring accurate, controlled and timely distribution of information across project teams, clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project document control systems, ensuring all drawings, technical documents, specifications and correspondence are accurately recorded and updated.
• Control the receipt, distribution, revision and archiving of project documentation.
• Ensure project teams are working from the latest approved drawings and information.
• Administer and maintain Common Data Environments (CDEs), such as Viewpoint, Asite, Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar platforms.
• Monitor document workflows, approvals, technical submissions and information exchanges.
• Work closely with design, commercial, construction and project management teams to ensure effective information flow.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, project protocols and information management standards.
• Produce document registers, reports and information status updates.
• Support the implementation of BIM and information management processes where required.
• Identify and resolve document control issues, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and auditable.

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience in a Document Control or Information Management role within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a main contractor or within a large-scale building construction environment.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, technical documentation and project information workflows.
• Proficiency in document management systems and Common Data Environments (CDEs).
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.