Document Controller

Wates; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Document Controller to enhance their team in Leicester. The role focuses on managing digital information on projects, ensuring accuracy and quality in collaboration with project teams. This opportunity provides a chance to grow your career while contributing to high-impact initiatives. Wates offers competitive benefits and supports professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and profit share scheme

Car allowance or company car

Travel expenses covered

Private medical insurance

8% employer pension contributions

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

26 weeks fully paid maternity leave

12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with digital tools for data management.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Common Data Environment (CDE) and lead quality control.
• Transform data into performance dashboards.
• Provide training for efficient digital tool usage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Digital innovation

Data management

Job description

Wates are looking for a Document Controller to join our team in Leicester, working on exciting, high-impact projects across various sectors.

If you enjoy bringing order, thrive on structure and digital innovation, and are eager to support site teams with energy, expertise, and a fresh perspective—we want to hear from you.

This role offers more than just document control. It's about making a real impact, growing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team, and helping us build a better tomorrow.

Why this role matters:

Our Document Controllers are central to managing digital information on our sites—ensuring every drawing, submission, and technical detail is accurate and available when needed.

You will collaborate closely with project teams, consultants, and supply chain partners to manage, validate, and maintain digital project information throughout the project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Own and manage the Common Data Environment (CDE), including configuration, user support, and continuous improvement.
2. Drive information quality control through validation, classification, workflow management, and distribution.
3. Lead reporting efforts, transforming data such as information compliance, RFIs, and technical submissions into clear performance dashboards.
4. Provide training and troubleshooting to ensure efficient use of digital tools.
5. Act as the key contact for CDE support with clients, consultants, and suppliers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and profit share scheme
• Car allowance or company car (depending on role/grade)
• Travel expenses covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including private medical insurance, 8% employer pension contributions, health and wellness programs, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more.
• Opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks of fully paid paternity leave.