Document Controller for Construction & Housing (Site Travel)

ENGINEERINGUK; Oldham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group in Oldham is seeking a proactive Document Controller to manage project documentation across social housing schemes. Based in Oldham with regular site travel, you will ensure version control, accessibility, and compliance with standards.

This permanent, full-time role requires strong organisational and communication skills and experience with document management systems; a DBS check will be required at offer stage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in document control within construction or housing sectors.
• Familiarity with planned works and refurbishment projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in document management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel across North West of England.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation, ensuring accuracy, version control, and accessibility.
• Liaise with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely document flow.
• Support project managers with document tracking and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external document control standards.
• Set up and manage document control systems for new projects.
• Attend site visits and meetings to support documentation needs.

Skills

Document control expertise

Organised

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Tools

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wates Group in Oldham is seeking a proactive Document Controller to manage project documentation across social housing schemes. Based in Oldham with regular site travel, you will ensure version control, accessibility, and compliance with standards.

This permanent, full-time role requires strong organisational and communication skills and experience with document management systems; a DBS check will be required at offer stage.