Document Controller- Energy & Natural Resource (CB)

Turner & Townsend; Glasgow, Perth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Document Controller to support major construction and electrical infrastructure projects. This integral role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure accurate project information flow. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction documentation and strong knowledge of platforms like Aconex. This position requires being present in the client office in Glasgow or Perth for part of the week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Document Controller within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of leading CDE/EDMS platforms.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to manage high-volume documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project document registers and controlled filing systems.
• Ensure accurate flow and compliance of drawings and technical documents.
• Support site teams by ensuring access to accurate project information.

Skills

Document control experience

Knowledge of CDE/EDMS platforms

Understanding of ISO 19650

Strong communication skills

Tools

Aconex

ViewPoint/4P

ProjectWise

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Document Controller to support the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of major construction and electrical infrastructure projects. This role is both varied and integral to project success, involving close collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams and ensuring the smooth, accurate flow of controlled project information.

Candidate will be required to be present in our client office in Glasgow or Perth for 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project document registers, revision control, and controlled filing systems within the CDE/EDMS.
• Ensure accurate flow, quality, and compliance of drawings and technical documents in line with project, client, and regulatory standards (H&S, Quality, CDM).
• Coordinate document submissions, approvals, RFIs, and information exchanges with designers, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Perform document quality checks, ensuring correct metadata, formatting, and adherence to naming conventions and IM protocols.
• Provide CDE/EDMS user support, including training, guidance, and resolution of file, workflow, or access issues.
• Maintain user access matrices, workflows, container configuration, and system integrity across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage documentation required for audits, inspections, commissioning, and final handover.
• Support site and engineering teams by ensuring timely access to accurate, up‑to‑date project information and structured archives.

Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience as a Document Controller within construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of leading CDE/EDMS platforms (e.g., Aconex, ViewPoint/4P, Asite, ProjectWise).
• Understanding of ISO 19650 standards, with excellent organisation skills to manage high-volume documentation.
• Strong communication skills, able to work independently and build effective relationships with multi‑disciplinary teams, clients, and contractors.

Desirable

• Experience adapting or developing EDMS workflows to meet evolving project requirements.
• Previous experience in a site‑based environment and familiarity with electrical infrastructure projects.
• Ability to support BIM‑related processes and interface with 3D model data (if required).
• Willingness to learn and further develop broader information management skills.

Additional Information

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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