Document Controller

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd invites applications for a Document Controller to support a major highways and transport infrastructure project in Solihull. The role offers a hybrid pattern (3 days on site, 2 days at home) and a contract running until July 2027.

You will manage all project documents, maintain registers and ensure consistent naming and storage while coordinating submissions with engineers, subcontractors and clients. Strong EDMS and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Document Controller in construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience with EDMS such as Aconex, Asite, SharePoint or Viewpoint.
• Strong MS Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple document workflows and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all project documentation, ensuring accurate filing, tracking and distribution.
• Upload, review and issue drawings, technical documents, reports and specifications.
• Maintain document registers, revision histories and document control procedures.
• Ensure all documentation is correctly named, coded and stored in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate document submissions between site teams, engineers, subcontractors, designers and clients.
• Manage document workflows, approvals and transmittals.
• Ensure the latest approved drawings and documents are available to project teams.
• Assist with the preparation and collation of QA records, inspection reports, handover packs and O&M manuals.
• Monitor outstanding document submissions and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
• Support project teams with administrative duties and reporting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Tools

Aconex

Asite

SharePoint

Viewpoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Document Controller - Highways & Transport Project

Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days working from home
Contract: Until July 2027.
Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways / Transport Infrastructure

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Document Controller to join a major highways and transport infrastructure project based in Solihull.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term infrastructure scheme, offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a contract running until July 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all project documentation, ensuring accurate filing, tracking and distribution.

• Upload, review and issue drawings, technical documents, reports and specifications.

• Maintain document registers, revision histories and document control procedures.

• Ensure all documentation is correctly named, coded and stored in accordance with project requirements.

• Coordinate document submissions between site teams, engineers, subcontractors, designers and clients.

• Manage document workflows, approvals and transmittals.

• Ensure the latest approved drawings and documents are available to project teams.

• Assist with the preparation and collation of QA records, inspection reports, handover packs and O&M manuals.

• Monitor outstanding document submissions and follow up with relevant stakeholders.

• Support project teams with administrative duties and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Document Controller within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.

• Highways, transport or major infrastructure project experience would be advantageous.

• Experience using electronic document management systems (EDMS), such as Aconex, Asite, SharePoint, Viewpoint or similar.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple document workflows and meet project deadlines.

• Strong communication skills when working with site teams, engineers and subcontractors.

What's on Offer

• Contract opportunity until July 2027.

• Hybrid working - 3 days on site and 2 days from home.

• Opportunity to work on a major highways and transport infrastructure project.

• Supportive project team and established construction environment.

Interested?