Senior Document Controller

westlakesrecruit; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Document Controller for a permanent role based in Bristol. The successful candidate will oversee document control processes, ensure compliance with ISO 19650 standards, and lead a team while utilizing key tools like ProjectWise and Aconex. This role requires extensive experience in document control within the nuclear or heavy industries, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to crucial projects in a specialized field.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with document control processes and systems.
• Proven track record of managing document control in heavy industries.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 compliance and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the document control team and processes.
• Develop and implement policies for document management.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and maintain document integrity.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership skills

Time management

Education

Several years in document control

Tools

ProjectWise

Aconex

SharePoint

Documentum

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Document Controller on a permanent basis in Bristol and Epsom.

We are seeking a Senior Document Controller with extensive industrial experience to join our team, reporting to the Head of Document Control. This critical role involves delivering document control services, supporting stakeholders, and implementing project‑specific IM requirements. The Senior Document Controller will also handle Systems Administration tasks and support IM at the project level. Additionally, the role includes training and communication within the Nuclear. The successful candidate will support the development of the Document Control team and provide guidance to the information management team, delivery teams, projects, programmes and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the document control team, providing training and support on document control processes, while coordinating medium to large‑scale projects.
• Develop and implement document control policies and procedures, establishing and maintaining document management plans, and enhancing processes and workflows within the IM team and broader delivery teams.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and ISO 19650, maintaining the integrity and security of all documents, and combining responsibilities of a Document Control Lead and Systems Administrator.
• Manage document versions, revisions, and oversee the distribution and tracking of documents, ensuring familiarity with the roles of Digital/BIM Lead, BIM Manager, and CAD Manager.
• Register and capture documents in the EDMS, including client and subcontractor documentation, and manage archiving, closeout, and handover at project completion.
• Oversee the management of the Common Data Environment (CDE) to ensure proper information flow and compliance with ISO 19650, utilizing internal IM and digital services to exceed client expectations.
• Utilize ProjectWise for document management and develop document control workflows to streamline document handling, review, and approval processes.
• Prepare reports and documentation for audits, providing daily, weekly, and monthly status reports.

Behaviours

• Skill Set - Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to problem solve. Organized and able to manage workload, ensuring deadlines are met and responsibilities are fulfilled. Able to foster strong project collaboration, by building trust within and across teams (internally and externally).
• Passion - A commitment to advancing information management and digital transformation in the nuclear sector. A people‑oriented individual keen to develop their team’s capability and drive continuous improvements.
• Drive - A highly motivated individual with a desire to excel and make an impact, able to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness, with an interest in continuing to develop and hone their skills through continuous learning.

About you

• Several years in document control, ideally within the nuclear sector or heavy industries.
• Proven track record managing document control processes and systems.
• Extensive experience with EDMS like Aconex, SharePoint, Documentum, and ProjectWise.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 19650 standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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Why We’re Different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients’ mission‑critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile – we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

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