On-Site Document Controller for Defence Projects

weServed; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP & Aviva DigiCare+

Employee shopping portal

Payment of professional fees

10 days reservists leave

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Document Controller to support Devonport Royal Dockyard projects. You’ll manage, track and control critical project documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and ready access for teams and customers.

Based on-site in Plymouth, Devon, the role offers full-time permanent employment with generous benefits and the opportunity to contribute to national security through engineering programmes. Security clearance (SC) is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and controlling documentation within a structured project, engineering or business environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage information effectively.
• High attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate records and document control standards.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support the timely flow of information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Managing, tracking and controlling project documentation to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Maintaining document management systems, processes and version control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating the flow of information between project teams, contractors and customers.
• Reviewing, distributing and archiving project documentation in line with business and customer requirements.
• Supporting efficient project delivery by ensuring documentation remains accessible, up to date and fully auditable.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Minimum Grade 4/C in English

Minimum Grade 4/C in Mathematics

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Document Controller to support Devonport Royal Dockyard projects. You’ll manage, track and control critical project documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and ready access for teams and customers.

Based on-site in Plymouth, Devon, the role offers full-time permanent employment with generous benefits and the opportunity to contribute to national security through engineering programmes. Security clearance (SC) is required.