Document Controller for High-Rise Retrofit Projects

Wates Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-rise retrofit project

Compliance-led environment

Professional team

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a meticulous Document Controller in Birmingham to manage project records, drawings and updates across a regulated high-rise retrofit programme. You will maintain document registers, control revisions and distribute information to stakeholders, with a focus on FRA and compliance.

The role requires experience in construction or retrofit document control, strong organisational skills, and proficiency with SharePoint/Asset360.

Qualifications

• Previous Document Controller experience in construction, refurbishment or retrofit.
• Strong document control, version control and information management knowledge.
• Experience with SharePoint, Asset360 or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical information.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT savvy and able to manage large volumes of project information.
• Comfortable in compliance-driven, regulated project environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation using SharePoint, Asset360 and digital daybooks.
• Control document revisions and ensure accurate distribution of updated information.
• Issue drawings, technical documents and project updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain document registers and audit trails as required.
• Ensure all records are accurate, current and compliant.
• Support FRA-related documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Review drawings to confirm correct version control.
• Work with project teams to ensure consistent document management processes.

Skills

Document control

Version control

Information management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Compliance awareness

Reading drawings

IT savviness

Tools

SharePoint

Asset360

Job description

Wates Group is seeking a meticulous Document Controller in Birmingham to manage project records, drawings and updates across a regulated high-rise retrofit programme. You will maintain document registers, control revisions and distribute information to stakeholders, with a focus on FRA and compliance.

The role requires experience in construction or retrofit document control, strong organisational skills, and proficiency with SharePoint/Asset360.