Midlands Rail Hub - Document Controller - Birmingham

Laing O'Rourke; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Birmingham is seeking a Document Controller to manage project and operational documentation effectively. This full-time, on-site role involves ensuring all information is accurate, compliant, and securely managed.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years' experience in document control, preferably within the construction or public sector, and will be proficient in EDM systems like Bentley ProjectWise. Strong organisation and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' document control experience preferred.
• Understanding of digital handover and controlled document processes.
• Ability to follow defined processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage EDM and collaboration systems.
• Check, publish, track, and distribute documents in line with site procedures.
• Support document approval workflows and carry out QA checks.
• Respond to document and drawing queries and support system users.
• Produce reports and maintain document and training records.
• Support digital H&S files, archiving, and controlled reprographics.
• Ensure devices and systems are synced and functioning correctly.
• Support or supervise other Document Controllers as required.

Skills

EDM systems

Strong organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

Job description

This full‑time, on‑site role in Birmingham focuses on managing project and operational documentation, ensuring information is accurate, compliant, and managed within a secure environment.

Full‑time | On‑site | VISA sponsorship not available

Key Responsibilities

• Manage EDM and collaboration systems.
• Check, publish, track, and distribute documents in line with site procedures.
• Support document approval workflows and carry out QA checks.
• Respond to document and drawing queries and support system users.
• Produce reports and maintain document and training records.
• Support digital H&S files, archiving, and controlled reprographics.
• Ensure devices and systems are synced and functioning correctly.
• Support or supervise other Document Controllers as required.

You Should Have

• Experience using EDM systems, (Bentley ProjectWise)
• Understanding of digital handover and controlled document processes.
• Strong organisation, communication, and attention to detail.
• 1–2 years' document control experience (construction, FM, or public sector preferred).
• Ability to follow defined processes and compliance requirements.

Disability Confidence

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [e-mail].