Document Controller in PO1

Energy Jobline ZR; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy/sellscheme

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in the Portsmouth area is looking for an experienced Document Controller to join a well-established civil engineering and water infrastructure contractor. You will manage project documentation across major schemes, ensuring accurate control, distribution and timely access for all stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on experience with document control systems, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience as Document Controller in a technical environment (construction/civil engineering).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with document control systems and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and document control support to project teams.
• Manage receipt, processing and distribution of technical documents.
• Issue design packs, tender docs and project correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, consultants and site teams daily.
• Maintain document management systems and accessibility.
• Create and manage user permissions and distribution lists.
• Monitor document revisions to ensure latest information is used.
• Support project compliance and QA processes.

Skills

Document control systems

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Tools

EDMS

Job description

Job DescriptionPortsmouth Area | Civil Engineering & Water Sector

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Document Controller to join a well-established and growing organisation operating within the civil engineering and water infrastructure sector. Based near Portsmouth, this role offers the chance to become a key member of a successful project team, playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow, management and control of project documentation across major infrastructure schemes. This is an excellent long-term opportunity with a company that values its employees and provides genuine career development prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and document control support to project teams.
• Managing the receipt, processing and distribution of technical documents, drawings and project information.
• Issuing design packs, tender documentation and project correspondence to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, consultants and site teams on a daily basis.
• Maintaining document management systems and ensuring documentation is stored correctly and easily accessible.
• Creating, updating and administering user permissions and distribution lists.
• Monitoring document revisions and ensuring all parties have access to the latest information.
• Supporting project compliance and quality assurance processes.

About You

• Previous experience in a Document Controller position within a technical environment, ideally construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using document control systems and electronic document management platforms.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive and methodical approach to managing workloads and priorities.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing business.
• Exposure to major civil engineering and water sector projects.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme, allowing you to purchase or sell up to 5 days leave per year.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression.

If you're an organised and detail-focused Document Controller looking for your next challenge within the civil engineering sector, we'd love to hear from you.