Document Controller

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy generation company in North Yorkshire seeks a Document Controller for an 18 month contract. The role entails managing project documentation, maintaining compliance, and coordinating with teams. The ideal candidate has document control experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Opportunity to join a leading energy company

Qualifications

• Proven experience in document control or project administration in engineering, energy, or construction.
• Familiarity with Data Protection legislation and document handling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and oversee the electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
• Coordinate with contractors and teams for timely document submissions.

Skills

Document control experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong attention to detail

Collaborative communication

Organized and methodical

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English

ONC / HNC in a relevant field

Tools

Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)

Microsoft Project

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy generation company to recruit a Document Controller on an 18 month fixed-term contract to be based at their site in North Yorkshire.

The Document Controller role comes with a salary of c. 40,000 + benefits

If you are an experienced Document Controller, confident using the full Microsoft Suite submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Document Controller

• Manage and maintain all project documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company and contractual standards.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the electronic Document Management System (EDMS), ensuring effective document control and traceability.
• Maintain and update project registers including correspondence, drawings, transmittals, and data room records.
• Support the Project Manager with preparation, organisation, and distribution of key project documentation, reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure timely document submissions and reviews.
• Assist in maintaining the Project Risk Register, identifying key risks and supporting the development of mitigation measures.
• Provide administrative support including meeting preparation, minute taking, action tracking, and general project coordination tasks.

Professional qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grade C / Level 4 or above), including Maths and English.
• Proven experience in document control or project administration, ideally within an engineering, energy, or construction environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project, with practical experience using Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation and best practices in document handling and storage.
• ONC / HNC in a relevant field (desirable).

Personal skills

• Organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive and results-driven, able to take initiative while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborative communicator, able to build strong relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.

Salary and benefits of the Document Controller role

• Basic salary of 35,000 - 45,000
• Benefits including medical insurance
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

Astute Technical is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.