Document Controller

ENGINEERINGUK; Oldham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group in Oldham is seeking a proactive Document Controller to manage project documentation across social housing schemes. Based in Oldham with regular site travel, you will ensure version control, accessibility, and compliance with standards.

This permanent, full-time role requires strong organisational and communication skills and experience with document management systems; a DBS check will be required at offer stage.

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 expertise

Organised

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Tools

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

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Employer Wates Group Location Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 2 Sep 2026

View more categories View less categories Sector Construction and Building Services Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

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.