Document Controller - Onsite Defence Projects

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension with life

Digital GP, annual health check & Aviv

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for Reservs

Holiday Trading benefit

Be Kind Day for volunteering

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a proactive Document Controller for its Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Devonport, Plymouth. The role is full-time/permanent, onsite with hybrid options, and salary £24,500–£28,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

You will manage, track and control critical project documentation across defence and engineering programmes, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and regulatory compliance. This role offers training and long-term career growth within a leading UK engineering

Qualifications

• Experience managing and controlling documentation within a structured project, engineering or business environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage information effectively.
• High attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate records and document control standards.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support the timely flow of information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Managing, tracking and controlling project documentation to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Maintaining document management systems, processes and version control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating the flow of information between project teams, contractors and customers.
• Reviewing, distributing and archiving project documentation in line with business and customer requirements.
• Supporting efficient project delivery by ensuring documentation remains accessible, up to date and fully auditable.

Skills

Documentation control

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Math grade 4/C or equivalent

Administrative experience

APM Project Fundamentals qualification

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Babcock is seeking a proactive Document Controller for its Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Devonport, Plymouth. The role is full-time/permanent, onsite with hybrid options, and salary £24,500–£28,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

You will manage, track and control critical project documentation across defence and engineering programmes, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and regulatory compliance. This role offers training and long-term career growth within a leading UK engineering