Information Controller

VolkerWessels; Urmston; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company based in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Information Controller to join a dynamic project team. This site-based role focuses on document control, utilizing tools like Asite, and requires a proactive individual with excellent IT skills and a background in project information management. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a fast-paced and innovative environment, while providing competitive benefits including medical care and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Document / Information Controller or similar role essential.
• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email.
• CDE knowledge, specifically Asite, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide platform administrative support to project team.
• Monitor CDE workflows to ensure system works and no process delays.
• Control incoming and outgoing data exchange.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

CDE knowledge (Asite)

Working knowledge of SharePoint

Familiarity with quality processes

Document Control experience

Experience across multiple CDE platforms

Tools

Asite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic site-based Information Controller to join a busy project team supporting activities within VolkerStevin across multiple projects. VolkerStevin have recently adopted the Common Data Environment (CDE) Asite, and the role will support projects using this tool as well as those new projects with implementing the CDE. The candidate will provide efficient day-to-day information control for project data. The role will be varied and include travel to project sites located across the north-west initially. The role of Information Controller within the business is one that is undergoing changes as we adapt to a more digital way of project delivery. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced business leading the way in digital innovation for Multi-Dimensional Construction. The successful candidate should be an experienced and technically minded person ready to provide document control support for busy project environments. Working under the guidance and direction of the Project Information Manager they will have continuous personal, professional, technical and leadership development to enable them to succeed and progress in our business. This role is predominantly based on our project at Davyhulme; however, the successful candidate will be expected to visit additional project sites periodically, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle are a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Platform administrative support to project team
• Monitoring CDE workflows to ensure system works and no process delays to approve data
• Controlling incoming and outgoing data exchange
• Photocopying and filing, scanning of data to be stored on the CDE (Common Data Environment)
• Maintaining document registers where used
• Sharing of Information Management/CDE guidance for internal team and as part of the supply chain pack
• Document control QA checks on naming convention, system use and adherence to Information Management protocol
• Ensure that all documents have been checked and submitted on time prior to the document submission due date
• Ensure that all documents are kept in the right place and in the right department file archive
• Ensure that quality is maintained to avoid operational problems
• Maintain and accurately update information in the electronic document management system (Asite)
• Assist and guide the project team in utilising the electronic data management system and document management process
• Ensuring CDE security is maintained to only allow relevant parties access to specified content
• Handover compiling support for practical completion
• Ensure that all documentation, drawings and specifications are up to date and at the correct revision
• Ensure that the document management process is applied through to between project teams or transition to operations
• Assisting as point of contact for platform support for internal staff and external staff (suppliers)
• Act as CDE superuser and provide one to one support where needed
• Attend Information Management/CDE progress meetings
• Monitor multiple platforms to ensure the correct system is used and minimise data duplication (where necessary)
• And any further general document control duties to support project delivery

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Mail and Internet
• 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
• Proven work experience as a Document / Information Controller or similar role essential
• Familiarity with quality processes and standards including ISO 19650 & ISO 9001
• Experience of delivering project information across multiple CDE/EDMS platforms

About VolkerWessels UK Group

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. 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 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. 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.

Benefits

• 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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service