Document Controller

Hampshire Recruitment Group LTD; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Growth within M&E contractor

Job summary

Hampshire Recruitment Group LTD is seeking a proactive Document Controller for an M&E construction setting in Northampton. This role supports mechanical and electrical teams, ensuring project documentation is accurate, compliant and efficiently distributed across multiple live sites.

You will manage document workflows, maintain version control and liaise with project managers and site teams to gather and issue information, while supporting administrative tasks and project close‑out documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Document Controller within construction is required.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, drawings and project workflows.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using document control software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and control all project documentation, drawings and records.
• Manage document workflows, version control and approvals.
• Ensure all documentation meets company and industry standards.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers and site teams to gather and issue information.
• Upload, track and manage documents through internal systems and client portals.
• Support the wider project team with administrative and compliance tasks.
• Assist with O&M manuals, handover packs and project close‑out documentation.

Skills

Document control

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Document control software

Job description

Document Controller - Northampton

A great opportunity has arisen for a Document Controller to join a well‑established M&E construction company with a strong reputation in the design, supply and installation of a wide range of electrical and mechanical building services.

This role is ideal for someone organised, proactive and confident managing project documentation across multiple live sites. You'll support both the mechanical and electrical teams, ensuring all project information is accurate, compliant and distributed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and control all project documentation, drawings and records


• Manage document workflows, version control and approvals


• Ensure all documentation meets company and industry standards


• Liaise with project managers, engineers and site teams to gather and issue information


• Upload, track and manage documents through internal systems and client portals


• Support the wider project team with administrative and compliance tasks


• Assist with O&M manuals, handover packs and project close‑out documentation

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Document Controller within construction (M&E experience highly desirable)


• Strong understanding of technical documentation, drawings and project workflows


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail


• Confident using document control software and Microsoft Office


• Ability to work independently and support multiple projects simultaneously


• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach

Benefits

• Company benefits package


• Opportunity to grow within a thriving, expanding M&E contractor

Location

Northampton - office‑based with occasional site visits as required