Information Manager/Document Controller

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Sky Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Information Manager/Document Controller for a major aviation project at Gatwick Airport. You will oversee management, distribution, and governance of all project information in a regulated, fast-paced environment.

Role offers flexibility between an immediate contract (outside IR35 with assessment) or a permanent position, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy, system governance, and stakeholder coordination within a Tier 1 contractor setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Document Controller or Information Manager on major infra/aviation projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 standards and BIM workflows.
• Proficiency with Viewpoint/Fieldview and Power BI.
• Experience in an airport or regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage large data volumes.

Responsibilities

• Manage information governance, CDE implementation, and document control workflows.
• Oversee review/approval processes for drawings, specs, and reports.
• Perform metadata quality checks and revision status controls.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and airport stakeholders.
• Generate status reports and conduct periodic information audits.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing training on document control systems.

Skills

Document Control

ISO 19650

Aviation environment

BIM & metadata mgmt

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Viewpoint/Fieldview

PowerBI

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Information Manager / Document Controller to join a major, high-profile aviation project with a leading Tier 1 contractor at Gatwick Airport.

This is a critical appointment to oversee the management, distribution, and governance of all project information and technical documentation in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment. The client is flexible on engagement type and is ready to move quickly for the right candidate, offering either an immediate contract (outside IR35 dependent on assessment) or a permanent staff position.

Key Responsibilities

• Information Management: Implement and manage the Common Data Environment (CDE) and project information management systems in compliance with ISO 19650 standards.
• Document Control: Manage the end-to-end document review and approval workflow for all incoming and outgoing technical submittals, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous quality checks on metadata, numbering conventions, and revision statuses before distribution to internal teams, subcontractors, and the client.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for all information management queries, liaising closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and airport stakeholders.
• Reporting & Auditing: Generate regular status reports on document registers, outstanding reviews, and contractor submittal performance. Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance.
• Training & Support: Provide onboarding, software training, and ongoing support to project team members regarding document control protocols and system usage.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record working as a Document Controller or Information Manager, ideally within a Tier 1 contractor environment or major infrastructure/aviation projects (ideally Gatwick).
• Standards Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650 standards and BIM (Building Information Modeling) protocols.
• Software Proficiency: Experience on Viewpoint/Fieldview and PowerBi as well as Gatwick process experience would be ideal
• Aviation/Security Clearance: Previous experience working within an airport environment (specifically Gatwick or other major UK airports) and familiarity with airside security protocols / CTC clearance processes is highly desirable.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized, and capable of managing large volumes of technical data under tight project deadlines.

What We Offer

• Flexibility: Open to both permanent employment (with competitive salary and benefits package) or day-rate contracting.
• Urgency: Immediate start available for candidates who can hit the ground running.
• Impact: Play a key role in the delivery of critical infrastructure at one of the UK's busiest international airports