Document Controller Fixed Term Contract

Bouygues UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

2 volunteering days a year

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Generous share scheme

BY Extra – lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Bouygues UK Limited in London is seeking an experienced Document Controller to support projects across London, including smaller building safety remedial works. This is a one-year fixed-term, full-time contract with flexible working and three days a week in the office or on site.

A permanent position may be offered depending on business needs. Supporting project teams, you will manage technical and non-technical information, ensure documents are checked, processed and stored in line with company

Qualifications

• Previous document control experience, ideally in construction.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel, with basic formulas and conditional formatting.
• Experience with Viewpoint for Projects and Sharepoint is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check, process and upload drawings and project documents to the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
• Carry out quality checks on documents, including naming conventions, revisions, and required information.
• Maintain document registers, trackers, and project records.
• Manage document workflows, distributions and follow up on outstanding reviews and approvals.
• Manage user access to company CDE, including adding and removing users and updating permissions.
• Support the setup of document management systems and assist users with basic queries.
• Support the filing, archiving and handover of project information.
• Liaise with project teams and external parties to resolve queries and follow up on missing information.
• Prepare basic reports and provide general document control and administrative support

Skills

Document control experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Microsoft Office and Excel

Viewpoint for Projects

Tools

Viewpoint for Projects

Sharepoint

MS Office & Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Document Controller to support our projects across London, including smaller building safety remedial works projects. This is a one-year fixed-term, full-time contract with flexible working and three days a week in the office or on site. A permanent position may be offered depending on business needs.

Job Purpose

Support project teams by managing technical and non technical information, ensuring documents are checked, processed and stored in line with company and project procedures.

Skills And Experience

• Previous document control experience, ideally in construction
• Basic understanding of construction drawings, revisions, and approval processes
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel, with basic formulas and conditional formatting
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Viewpoint for Projects and Sharepoint is preferred

Main Responsibilities

• Check, process and upload drawings and project documents to the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
• Carry out quality checks on documents, including naming conventions, revisions, and required information.
• Maintain document registers, trackers, and project records.
• Manage document workflows, distributions and follow up on outstanding reviews and approvals.
• Manage user access to company CDE, including adding and removing users and updating permissions.
• Support the setup of document management systems and assist users with basic queries.
• Support the filing, archiving and handover of project information.
• Liaise with project teams and external parties to resolve queries and follow up on missing information.
• Prepare basic reports and provide general document control and administrative support

Why Bouygues

Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme
• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 billion (December 2025) with operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.