Document Controller

Melior Associates Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Long-term opportunity

Exposure to major civil engineering or

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Melior Associates Ltd is seeking an experienced Document Controller to join its civil engineering and water sector team near Portsmouth. You will manage the flow of project information, control documents and support operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.

You will have proven experience with document control systems, strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, subcontractors and site teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Document Controller position within a technical environment, ideally construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using document control systems and electronic document management platforms.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive and methodical approach to managing workloads and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and document control support to project teams.
• Managing the receipt, processing and distribution of technical documents, drawings and project information.
• Issuing design packs, tender documentation and project correspondence to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, consultants and site teams on a daily basis.
• Maintaining document management systems and ensuring documentation is stored correctly and easily accessible.
• Creating, updating and administering user permissions and distribution lists.
• Monitoring document revisions and ensuring all parties have access to the latest information.
• Supporting project compliance and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Document control systems

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Document management systems

Electronic document management platforms

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Portsmouth Area Civil Engineering & Water Sector

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Document Controller to join a well-established and growing organisation operating within the civil engineering and water infrastructure sector.

Based near Portsmouth, this role offers the chance to become a key member of a successful project team, playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow, management and control of project documentation across major infrastructure schemes.

This is an excellent long-term opportunity with a company that values its employees and provides genuine career development prospects.

The Role

As a Document Controller, you will be responsible for managing the flow of project information and supporting operational teams to ensure all documentation is accurately controlled, distributed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and document control support to project teams.
• Managing the receipt, processing and distribution of technical documents, drawings and project information.
• Issuing design packs, tender documentation and project correspondence to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, consultants and site teams on a daily basis.
• Maintaining document management systems and ensuring documentation is stored correctly and easily accessible.
• Creating, updating and administering user permissions and distribution lists.
• Monitoring document revisions and ensuring all parties have access to the latest information.
• Supporting project compliance and quality assurance processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Document Controller position within a technical environment, ideally construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using document control systems and electronic document management platforms.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive and methodical approach to managing workloads and priorities.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing business.
• Exposure to major civil engineering and water sector projects.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme, allowing you to purchase or sell up to 5 days leave per year.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression.

If you're an organised and detail-focused Document Controller looking for your next challenge within the civil engineering sector, we'd love to hear from you.