Document Controller – Planned Works (Social Housing)

Wates Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking a detail-oriented Document Controller for our Swindon office. You will manage the flow of project information, maintain documentation, and ensure timely distribution to project teams throughout the planned works lifecycle.

The role requires prior document control experience, excellent organisational abilities, and strong communication across multiple teams. DBS checks may be required, with a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting social housing

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Document Controller or Information Controller.
• Strong administrative and document management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across multiple teams.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage project documentation, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.
• Issue, distribute and control project information in line with document management procedures.
• Monitor document revisions and ensure the latest approved versions are available to project teams.
• Liaise with operational teams, surveyors, site managers, commercial teams and subcontractors regarding documentation requirements.
• Support the effective use of document management systems and collaboration tools.
• Track and manage document submissions, approvals and project reporting requirements.
• Assist with project mobilisation, handovers and completion documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality management processes and audit requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Workload prioritisation

Tools

Viewpoint

Dalux

Job description

Wates Property Services is seeking a detail-oriented Document Controller for our Swindon office. You will manage the flow of project information, maintain documentation, and ensure timely distribution to project teams throughout the planned works lifecycle.

The role requires prior document control experience, excellent organisational abilities, and strong communication across multiple teams. DBS checks may be required, with a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting social housing