Document Controller

British Solar Renewables; Shepton Mallet; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Shepton Mallet is seeking a Document Controller to manage project documentation and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. The role involves collaboration with teams and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness of document delivery. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in document management systems are essential. Additionally, a supportive work environment with hybrid options and generous benefits including private health insurance and annual leave is offered.

Benefits

Monthly social events

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Annual bonus scheme

Employee referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

One funded professional membership per year

25 days of annual leave

Life insurance

Pension

Responsibilities

• Maintain and control project documentation as per requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams and suppliers for documentation issues.

Skills

Organisational skills

Document management systems

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Knowledge of EPC processes

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Discover BSR :

British Solar Renewables creates smart energy systems for a net zero carbon future. British Solar Renewables develops (BSR Energy), builds (BSR EPC), and maintains (BSR O&M) utility‑scale solar, wind and storage projects in the UK and internationally. Having developed and built in excess of 700MWp BSR are a major contributor to the UK Renewable Energy Sector.

About this role

The Document Controller is responsible for the gathering, maintaining and organisation of project documentation in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and project requirements. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of documentation throughout the project lifecycle, supporting commissioning, construction, and post‑construction activities.

What you’ll be doing

Document Management

• Receive, maintain, control, distribute, and file documentation in line with project requirements.
• Produce EPC final document packs, including O&M Manuals, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Supporting the H&S file compilation and updating as required for each project.

Compliance & Accuracy

• Gather and collate documentation for revenue requirements, including CfDs.
• Cross‑reference all documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to verify information and resolve documentation issues.

Archiving & Tracking

• Archive documentation per contractor and project requirements.
• Produce document lists and trackers, ensuring timely issuance for each site build.

Project Support

• Assist the various project stakeholders with organising site visits and compiling and managing progress on snagging lists.
• Collaborate with wider Post Construction and the Asset Management teams to meet EPC milestones (TOC, IAC, FAC) and ensure payment compliance.

Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare reports for SPV and Asset Management teams as required.
• Monitor and utilise data for contractual reporting, including monthly and annual PR and availability figures.

Additional Duties

• Create, edit, and share site punch lists throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform general administrative tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organisational and document control skills.
• Proficiency in document management systems and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure compliance with standards.
• Effective communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of EPC processes and project lifecycle is desirable.

What you’ll get from BSR

• Monthly social events, such as team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering, and a Christmas and Summer party.
• Hybrid working options.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
• An annual bonus scheme to recognise your hard work.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Supporting you beyond work with our Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
• One funded professional membership per year.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
• Long service recognition scheme.
• Private health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pension.

How to apply: Please send your applications to [e-mail].

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, this advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Our Commitment

We’re proud to be a workplace where individuality is valued. If you’re motivated by our purpose and feel you could contribute, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We want everyone that connects with BSR to feel included and supported. If you need any adjustments during the process, please get in touch at [e-mail].