Document Controller

Cavendish Professionals; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals invites applications for a Document Controller to join one of our well-established clients in Bristol. The role focuses on controlling and maintaining electronic drawing records, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating BREEAM documentation.

Based in Bristol, UK, the position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, with responsibilities including QA checks, filing, and liaising with the client's design team to resolve documentation queries.

Qualifications

• Create, monitor, and maintain electronic drawing records, ensuring all documents are current and accurate.
• Manage the control, distribution, and filing of drawings; ensure all drawings are date-stamped, logged, and superseded correctly.
• Archive all previous drawing revisions and maintain clear historical records.
• Support the administration and coordination of BREEAM documentation and folder structures.
• Liaise directly with the client's design team on documentation queries and submissions.
• Carry out QA checks on information issued to site teams to ensure accuracy.
• Compile Health & Safety Files and O&M Manuals; maintain trackers for all relevant documentation.
• Ensure all project documentation returned to Head Office meets ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards.
• Provide occasional cover for the Office Coordinator when required.
• Maintain compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety procedures under ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS 45001.
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety Policy at all times.
• Participate in CPD activities, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to company-wide Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Undertake additional duties as needed for the effective performance of the role.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and maintain electronic drawing records for projects.
• Coordinate distribution and filing of drawings, ensure date-stamping and superseding.
• Archive prior drawing revisions and maintain historical records.
• Assist with BREEAM documentation setup and folder structures.
• Query and submissions liaison with client design team.
• Perform QA checks on information issued to site teams.
• Prepare Health & Safety Files and O&M Manuals with trackers.
• Ensure documents meet ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards.
• Occasional office cover for the Office Coordinator.
• Follow ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 45001 guidelines.

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Document Controller to join one of our well-established clients in Bristol.

Our client is a leading UK-based contractor specializing in RC Frame or Groundworks contractor.

Project Location: Bristol, UK

Salary - £30K - £35K (depending upon experience)

Skills & Requirements:

• Create, monitor, and maintain electronic drawing records, ensuring all documents are current and accurate.
• Manage the control, distribution, and filing of drawings; ensure all drawings are date‑stamped, logged, and superseded correctly.
• Archive all previous drawing revisions and maintain clear historical records.
• Support the administration and coordination of BREEAM documentation and folder structures.
• Liaise directly with the client's design team on documentation queries and submissions.
• Carry out QA checks on information issued to site teams to ensure accuracy.
• Compile Health & Safety Files and O&M Manuals; maintain trackers for all relevant documentation.
• Ensure all project documentation returned to Head Office meets ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards.
• Provide occasional cover for the Office Coordinator when required.
• Maintain compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety procedures under ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS 45001.
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety Policy at all times.
• Participate in CPD activities, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to company-wide Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Undertake additional duties as needed for the effective performance of the role.

Desirable Experience:

• Proven administrative experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in managing information methodically and accurately.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Setting up and maintaining electronic filing systems.
• Previous administrative experience within the construction industry.
• Competence using DWG viewers and Adobe software.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief