Document Controller

Contract Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Document Controller. This role involves managing documentation for various projects across Scotland and supporting pre-construction and live teams with compliance and efficient project management. Candidates with strong organizational and digital skills, or those new to the construction sector, are encouraged to apply. The position offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary, a car allowance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company car or £5,000 cash allowance

Pension matched up to 6%

Private healthcare (single cover)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Incentive scheme (up to 15%)

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and coordination skills are crucial.
• Experience or confidence working with digital systems is needed.
• A full UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one is essential.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and deadlines is required.
• Diligent, detail-focused approach expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital and hard copy documentation throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintain accurate records across multiple business systems.
• Support teams with system queries, compliance requirements, and version control.
• Assist with project mobilisation, onboarding documents and system setup.
• Ensure information is consistently accurate, accessible and aligned to company standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Digital systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

SCQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Viewpoint/4Projects

Job description

Document Controller

Location: Bellshill
Salary: up to £33,500 plus £5,000 car allowance/company car
Hours: Full-time (37.5) or Part-time (30/32) Flexible and agile working available
Incentives: Up to 15% annual bonus + project-based reward schemes

I m supporting a leading construction contractor in Scotland with the recruitment of a Document Controller an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys structure, systems and helping live projects run smoothly.

They have a strong pipeline of work across the Central Belt, delivering large-scale education, healthcare, community and complex refurbishment projects. This role sits at the heart of that activity, supporting pre-construction and live project teams with accurate, compliant documentation and business systems management.

This is a fantastic role for someone who wants variety, visibility across multiple departments, and the chance to play a key part in ensuring project success.

The Role

As Document Controller, you ll be based at their office around Bellshill area, regular travel to project sites across the Central Belt (including Edinburgh, Stirling, Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire and Perth).

Working closely with pre-construction, operations and commercial teams, you will:

• Manage digital and hard copy documentation throughout project lifecycles
• Maintain accurate records across multiple business systems
• Support teams with system queries, compliance requirements and version control
• Assist with project mobilisation, onboarding documents and system setup
• Work across several projects at different stages at the same time
• Ensure information is consistently accurate, accessible and aligned to company standards

You ll be involved in meaningful and high-profile builds such as new school campuses, clinical facility upgrades, community hubs and major refurbishment programmes.

Who This Would Suit

This opportunity is open to a range of candidates:

• Experienced Document Controllers, Project Administrators or Site Coordinators, Business System Controllers
• Individuals with strong transferable admin or compliance skills from another industry
• Entry-level candidates looking to step into the construction sector and build a long-term career

You’ll need:

• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Confidence working with digital systems (experience with Viewpoint/4Projects or similar is useful but not essential)
• A full UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one
• The ability to work independently on multiple tasks and deadlines
• A diligent, detail-focused approach

A qualification or equivalent experience at SCQF Level 6 (e.g., Highers/A-levels) is expected.

Why This is a Great Opportunity

This employer places huge emphasis on inclusion, flexibility and supporting people at every stage of their career. They champion diversity of thought and background and work hard to create an environment where people can truly be themselves.

You ll also benefit from:

Core Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car or £5,000 cash allowance
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Private healthcare (single cover)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Incentive scheme (up to 15%)
• Project-based reward schemes

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible and agile working options
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 with service)
• Holiday purchase/sell scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• 10 days fully paid Reservist leave

Development & Wellbeing

• Support for professional qualifications (up to £1,000)
• Employee wellbeing resources
• High-street discount platform
• Sharesave plan
• Long-service recognition
• 2 volunteering days per year

Please get in touch with an updated CV if you are interested in applying.

Working from Home full time is not an option, this role will involve the majority of your working week from the office and visits to site.

Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.