On-Site Document Controller – Social Housing Retrofit

Wates Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression

Exposure to social housing retrofit

Job summary

Wates Group’s WPS arm is seeking an experienced Document Controller to join the Retrofit team in Dartford, on-site at DA1 2EU. You will manage project documentation across live retrofit programmes in occupied social housing.

The role requires ensuring records, RAMS, certificates, and accreditations are controlled, with strong document management systems and MS Office. Full UK driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Document Controller within construction, social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment.
• Experience managing large volumes of project documentation across multiple workstreams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation, drawings, compliance records and certifications.
• Maintain document control systems and ensure information is easily accessible.
• Review subcontractor documentation including RAMS, insurance certificates and accreditations.
• Managing retrofit, quality and compliance records in line with contractual requirements.
• Controlling document revisions and distributing the latest approved information to project teams.
• Assisting with client reporting, handover packs and project completion documentation.
• Coordinating information between site teams, project managers, commercial teams and client representatives.
• Maintaining accurate audit trails and supporting compliance requirements.
• Supporting project mobilisation, programme delivery and project close-out activities.

Skills

Document control

Compliance

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Wates Group’s WPS arm is seeking an experienced Document Controller to join the Retrofit team in Dartford, on-site at DA1 2EU. You will manage project documentation across live retrofit programmes in occupied social housing.

The role requires ensuring records, RAMS, certificates, and accreditations are controlled, with strong document management systems and MS Office. Full UK driving licence preferred.