Hybrid Document Controller — 9-Month Maternity Cover

MDE UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

28 days holiday

9-month contract

Job summary

MDE UK is seeking an experienced Document Controller to join a major civils project on a 9-month maternity cover contract. The role focuses on maintaining accurate EDMS records, archiving and retrieval, and supporting document management across departments.

The position offers hybrid working (3 days in office/site, 2 days remote), standard hours, and a proactive, detail‑oriented candidate will thrive in a major infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in document control or records management.
• Knowledge of document management standards, processes and procedures.
• Experience using EDMS platforms for records tracking, archiving, retention and storage.
• Understanding of documentation processes within engineering/construction/infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in scanning systems and PDF functionality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain entries within the EDMS, including scanning, filing and archiving project documents in line with controls and procedures.
• Ensure metadata and document information is accurate and up to date.
• Retrieve project records from archives and EDMS promptly and accurately.
• Support departments with document lifecycle management and audit trails for approvals.
• Check quality of delivered documents and ensure proper management.
• Provide reports/MI in response to business requests and support teams with processes.

Skills

Document control

EDMS usage

Records management

PDF handling

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

EDMS platforms

Bulk scanning

Job description

MDE UK is seeking an experienced Document Controller to join a major civils project on a 9-month maternity cover contract. The role focuses on maintaining accurate EDMS records, archiving and retrieval, and supporting document management across departments.

The position offers hybrid working (3 days in office/site, 2 days remote), standard hours, and a proactive, detail‑oriented candidate will thrive in a major infrastructure environment.