Document Controller - M&E

Fawkes & Reece Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in City of London is seeking an experienced Document Controller with a strong M&E background to manage project documentation, drawings, revisions and handover packs across M&E installations.

Applicants should be proficient with document management systems (Aconex, Viewpoint, Asite, Procore or similar) and able to coordinate with project managers, subcontractors and site teams to maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation and tight version control.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Document Controller.
• Experience in M&E, mechanical, electrical or building services sectors.
• Good understanding of drawings, technical documentation and revision control.
• Experience using document management systems such as Aconex, Viewpoint, Asite or Procore.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all project documentation, including drawings, specifications, technical submissions and reports.
• Ensure accurate issue, distribution and tracking of M&E drawings and document revisions.
• Maintain document registers and ensure all documentation is up to date and easily accessible.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, consultants and site teams.
• Monitor document approvals, submissions and outstanding information.
• Ensure documents are filed, version-controlled and managed per project procedures.
• Support the project team with management of technical information and drawing updates.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of handover documentation and O&M manuals.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and project-specific document control requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Prioritisation

Tools

Aconex

Viewpoint

Asite

Procore

Job description

Location: City of London
Salary: £40K- £50K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: DCme_1792494483
Posted: October 20, 2026

We are currently seeking an experienced Document Controller with a strong Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) background to join a busy construction and building services team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project documentation across M&E installations, ensuring all drawings, technical documents, revisions and project records are accurately maintained and distributed throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Document Controller who has previous experience working for an M&E contractor or within the building services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all project documentation, including drawings, specifications, technical submissions and reports.
• Ensure the accurate issue, distribution and tracking of M&E drawings and document revisions.
• Maintain document registers and ensure all documentation is up to date and easily accessible.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, consultants and site teams.
• Monitor document approvals, submissions and outstanding information.
• Ensure all documents are filed, version-controlled and managed in accordance with project procedures.
• Support the project team with the management of technical information and drawing updates.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of handover documentation and O&M manuals.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and project-specific document control requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Document Controller within the M&E, mechanical, electrical or building services sector.
• Experience working for an M&E contractor or on building services projects.
• Good understanding of M&E drawings, technical documentation and revision control.
• Experience using document management systems such as Aconex, Viewpoint, Asite, Procore or similar.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with multiple project stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to project deadlines.
• Experience working on commercial construction, residential, healthcare, data centre or other building services projects.
• Experience compiling O&M manuals and project handover packs.
• Familiarity with BIM documentation and construction drawing management.