Document Controller - Energy from Waste

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in Tilbury is seeking a Document Controller on a 2-year fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include managing project documentation, maintaining filing systems, and overseeing document management processes. The ideal candidate has experience in large-scale projects and proficiency in document management systems like PIRS. The role offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus benefits, including medical insurance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Bonus

Opportunity to join leading energy company

Qualifications

• Proven experience in document control within large-scale engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of document numbering systems, revision control, and metadata management.
• Valid CSCS, CCNSG, or equivalent site safety certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the registration, numbering, distribution, and tracking of all project-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate electronic and hard copy filing systems.
• Administer and oversee the PIRS Document Management System.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong communicator

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Qualification in Information Management, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

PIRS

Aconex

EDMS

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit a Document Controller on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract for their Energy from Waste site in Tilbury.

The Document Controller role comes with a salary of up to �40,000 + medical insurance + benefits. If you are a Document Controller with experience with PIRS or equivalent platforms then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Manage the registration, numbering, distribution, and tracking of all project-related documentation in line with company standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and hard copy filing systems to ensure efficient retrieval of documents.
• Administer and oversee the PIRS Document Management System, ensuring consistent document control practices across the project.
• Support project and engineering teams by ensuring timely access to current, approved documentation.
• Monitor document workflows, ensuring revisions and approvals are properly tracked and archived.
• Ensure all controlled documents comply with internal and client quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate document transmittals between internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular audits of document control systems to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to project staff on document management procedures and best practices.
• Support the continuous improvement of document control processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Professional qualifications

• Qualification in Information Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in document control within large-scale engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with document management systems such as PIRS, Aconex, EDMS, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of document numbering systems, revision control, and metadata management.
• Valid CSCS, CCNSG, or equivalent site safety certification (desirable).

Personal skills

• Highly organised and detail oriented, with a commitment to maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Proactive communicator who collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Solution-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues efficiently.

Salary and benefits

• Basic salary of up to �40,000
• Benefits package including bonus and private medical insurance.
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

INDPOW

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