Lead Document Controller

Complete Security Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension (NEST)

Private healthcare

Company mobile

Laptop provided

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Our client, a City of London based Fire Alarm, Security and Data cabling company, seeks a Lead Document Controller to own document control across projects and manage numbering, drawing registers, transmittals and the CDE, ensuring accuracy and traceability.

You will line-manage the current Document Controller, report to the Technical Director, and collaborate with project teams while applying expert SharePoint and ProCore knowledge; BIM experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Document Controller/Lead Document Controller in construction, engineering or technical services.
• Experience supervising or mentoring document control staff.
• Expert-level SharePoint and ProCore knowledge; working knowledge of Aconex/Asite desirable.
• Experience supporting BIM information management desirable.
• Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage document numbering, drawing registers and revision control across all projects.
• Administer transmittals/submittals and the CDE using SharePoint and ProCore.
• Design and maintain document workflows for review, approval and issue cycles.
• Undertake QA checks on all document submissions prior to issue.
• Oversee archiving and distribution of project documentation.
• Support BIM information management processes.
• Line manage and develop the Document Controller.
• Liaise with project, design and construction teams to support delivery.

Skills

Document control

Lead role experience

SharePoint expert

Communication skills

BIM awareness

Tools

SharePoint

ProCore

Aconex

Asite

Job description

• Salary: 45k + Basic
• Hybrid Working conditions
• 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays Pension (NEST) Private Heal

Job Title: Lead Document Controller

Location: City of London (near London Bridge)

Salary: 45k + Basic

Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays Pension (NEST) Private Healthcare Company Mobile & Laptop

The Company Our client is an independent Fire Alarm, Security and Structured Data Cabling company based in the City of London, delivering fully integrated, bespoke systems at the forefront of Fire Alarm, Security and Data technology. Holding ISO9001 and LPS1014 accreditation, they have a proven track record delivering quality service across the public and private sectors.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Lead Document Controller to take strategic ownership of document control across all projects. You'll manage document numbering, drawing registers, transmittals/submittals, revision control and the Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring information is accurate, traceable, and fully compliant. You'll also line manage the current Document Controller, supporting their development, and report to the Technical Director on performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage document numbering, drawing registers and revision control across all projects
• Administer transmittals/submittals and the CDE using SharePoint and ProCore
• Design and maintain document workflows for review, approval and issue cycles
• Undertake QA checks on all document submissions prior to issue
• Oversee archiving and distribution of project documentation
• Support BIM information management processes
• Line manage and develop the Document Controller
• Liaise with project, design and construction teams to support delivery

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience as a Document Controller/Lead Document Controller in construction, engineering or technical services
• Proven track record administering document control on multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience supervising or mentoring document control staff
• Expert-level SharePoint and ProCore knowledge; working knowledge of Aconex/Asite desirable
• Experience supporting BIM information management desirable
• Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and excellent communication
• Highly methodical, proactive and results-driven, with resilience under pressure

If you're an experienced Document Controller ready to step into a lead role with genuine progression and ownership.