Lead Document Controller - BIM & CDE Lead (London)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ leave

Healthcare

Pension contributions

Christmas closure

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Lead Document Controller for a London-based fire and security installer. The role is office-based, near a mainline station, and focuses on directing documentation across multiple projects, with oversight of numbering, revisions, transmittals, submittals, and CDE administration.

The position requires leadership of the Document Controller function and support for BIM workflows. Salary ranges £45,000–£52,000 plus benefits and a Christmas closure period.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior or lead document control role within construction, engineering, or building services.
• Strong knowledge of document control processes, revision management, and CDE administration.
• Advanced experience with SharePoint and Procore; knowledge of Aconex, Asite, or similar platforms is desirable.
• Understanding of BIM information management processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage document control systems, including numbering, drawing registers, revision control, transmittals, and submittals.
• Administer and maintain CDE platforms (SharePoint, Procore, and similar systems).
• Develop and improve document workflows, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with project information requirements, quality standards, and audit requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on project documentation prior to issue.
• Oversee document distribution, archiving, and retention processes.
• Support BIM information management and alignment with project workflows.
• Lead and mentor the Document Controller, driving performance and development.
• Provide regular reporting on document status, compliance, and outstanding actions.
• Collaborate with project, design, and construction teams to ensure effective information management.

Skills

Document control

Leadership

BIM information management

CDE administration

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SharePoint

Procore

Aconex

Asite

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Lead Document Controller for a London-based fire and security installer. The role is office-based, near a mainline station, and focuses on directing documentation across multiple projects, with oversight of numbering, revisions, transmittals, submittals, and CDE administration.

The position requires leadership of the Document Controller function and support for BIM workflows. Salary ranges £45,000–£52,000 plus benefits and a Christmas closure period.