Document Controller

Wates Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is seeking a highly organised Document Controller to join our Planned Works Division in Oldham. You will manage documentation across social housing projects and travel regularly to project sites and regional offices across the North West.

You will ensure version-controlled documents, liaise with site teams and stakeholders, and support managers with tracking, reporting, and compliance with standards. A UK driving licence and DBS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in document control within construction or housing sectors.
• Familiarity with planned works and refurbishment projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in document management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel across North West of England.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation, ensuring accuracy, version control, and accessibility.
• Liaise with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely document flow.
• Support project managers with document tracking and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external document control standards.
• Set up and manage document control systems for new projects.
• Attend site visits and meetings to support documentation needs.

Skills

Document control

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Tools

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

WPS are seeking a highly organised and proactive Document Controller to join our Planned Works Division. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth management and control of documentation across a portfolio of social housing projects. You’ll be based in Oldham but will be expected to travel regularly to project sites and regional offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation, ensuring accuracy, version control, and accessibility.
• Liaise with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely document flow.
• Support project managers with document tracking and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external document control standards.
• Set up and manage document control systems for new projects.
• Attend site visits and meetings to support documentation needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in document control within construction or housing sectors.
• Familiarity with planned works and refurbishment projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in document management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel across North West of England.

Desirable

• Experience working on social housing projects.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory documentation in construction/the built environment

Travel

This role requires regular travel to various project sites and offices within the North West so a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.