Information Controller

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Littleborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks an Information Controller to support flood defence projects in Littleborough. You will manage project information, ensure secure, compliant CDE usage (Asite), and work with project teams to keep documentation accurate and accessible.

You will coordinate document control activities, maintain records, and provide training and support for CDE users across the supply chain, enabling efficient information management.

Qualifications

• Experience as Information Controller, Document Controller or similar in construction, infrastructure or engineering environment.
• Comfortable with electronic document management systems and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration and support for project information systems.
• Monitor CDE workflows and ensure timely review and approval of project information.
• Manage incoming and outgoing document exchanges and maintain registers.
• Administer user permissions and maintain information security within the CDE environment.

Skills

IT skills

Admin duties

CDE knowledge

SharePoint knowledge

ISO 19650 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

Tools

Asite

SharePoint

Job description

About us

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry‑leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

About the role

Information Controller

Location: Littleborough

Full time

VolkerStevin is seeking a proactive and experienced Information Controller to join our team, supporting them on our flood defence works in Littleborough. You'll play a key role in supporting project delivery through effective information management and digital collaboration.

As we continue our journey towards more innovative ways of working, you'll help drive the successful use and implementation of our Common Data Environment (CDE), Asite, ensuring project information is accurate, secure and accessible. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of digital construction delivery.

You’ll work closely with project teams, engineers, commercial staff, designers, suppliers and clients, acting as a key point of contact for information management and CDE support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration and support for project information systems.
• Monitor CDE workflows and ensure timely review and approval of project information.
• Manage incoming and outgoing document exchanges.
• Maintain document registers, records and project archives.
• Upload, scan, file and distribute project documentation within Asite.
• Ensure compliance with document naming conventions and information management protocols.
• Carry out quality assurance checks and maintain information control standards.
• Ensure documents are submitted accurately and on time.
• Support project teams and supply chain partners with CDE processes and guidance.
• Maintain document revision control and ensure only current information is in use.
• Administer user permissions and maintain information security.
• Support handover and project completion activities.
• Act as a CDE Super User, providing training and one-to-one support where required.
• Attend Information Management meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with general information management duties to support successful project delivery.

About you

You’ll have previous experience in an Information Controller, Document Controller, or similar role within a construction, infrastructure or engineering environment and be confident working with electronic document management systems.

• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Mail and Internet
• Comfortable carrying out Admin/Reception duties when the needs are required.
• CDE knowledge, specifically Asite, would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint content management would also be an advantage
• Awareness of standards reflecting the control of information including ISO 19650 & PAS1192
• Familiarity with quality processes and standards including ISO 19650 & ISO 9001
• Experience of delivering project information across multiple CDE/EDMS platforms

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance
• Flexible working opportunities programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.