Lead Document Controller

-; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy network provider in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Document Controller to manage document control across projects. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and expertise in Document Management Systems like ACC Autodesk and BIM 360. This role also involves mentoring a team, conducting compliance inspections, and delivering training. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £37,560 to £46,950 and a range of benefits including 36 days of annual leave, pension scheme, and more. Candidates must be proficient in IT and able to manage varying workloads.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase

Share Incentive Plan

Payroll giving

Technology Vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Previous document control experience.
• Hands-on experience with ACC Autodesk and BIM 360.
• Ability to manage changing workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, database systems).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Document Control across all SPT projects.
• Mentor and coordinate document controllers.
• Act as primary contact for the Document Management System.
• Conduct internal document inspections to maintain compliance.
• Deliver onboarding and training for new team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Document Management Systems

Analytical skills

IT proficiency

Tools

ACC Autodesk

BIM 360

Job description

Lead Document Controller

Cambuslang | Salary starting from £37,560 to £46,950 | Permanent / Hybrid | Closing Date: 04/01/2025

Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage Document Control across all SPT projects, including team leadership and ownership of the Document Management System (DMS).
• Mentor and coordinate document controllers, ensuring consistent processes; chair monthly meetings and support appraisals, reviews, and objective setting.
• Act as the primary contact for the DMS: manage access, training, communication, issue resolution, and system development.
• Serve as SME for future DMS replacement: define requirements and evaluate solutions.
• Conduct internal document inspections to maintain compliance and resolve issues.
• Deliver onboarding, inductions, and training for new team members.
• Represent SPT Projects on the Cambuslang Office Depot Management Team.

What You'll Bring

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in Document Management Systems (e.g., ACC Autodesk, BIM 360) and document control procedures.
• Experience managing documentation across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and MS Office/database skills.
• Quality auditing qualification; ISO 9001 experience (ISO 19650/BIM desirable).
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Criteria

• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Previous document control experience.
• Hands‑on experience with ACC Autodesk and BIM 360.
• Ability to manage changing workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, database systems).

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower we believe the little things we do in life can make a big difference.

Our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make‑up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large‑scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below: January-5-2026