Senior Document Controller

Carmichael UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the infrastructure sector is seeking a Senior Document Controller for a major project at Devonport Dockyard. The candidate will manage the document control processes, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and supporting BIM documentation integration. Proven experience in document control on large civil or defence projects is essential. A competitive freelance contract is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Document Controller role on major civil, infrastructure, or defence projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ProjectWise document management system.
• In-depth understanding of ISO standards.
• Experience supporting digital workflows on BIM-enabled projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the document control system using ProjectWise.
• Implement and enforce document control procedures across the project team.
• Ensure documentation is controlled, reviewed, and archived according to ISO standards.
• Support the integration of BIM documentation across teams.
• Perform audits of document workflows and provide training.

Skills

Document control processes

ProjectWise

ISO standards

BIM-enabled projects

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

ProjectWise

CDE platforms

Job description

Job Title: Senior Document Controller

Location Plymouth
Project: Major Infrastructure Works at Devonport Dockyard
Contract Type: Freelance, permanent also available

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller to join a tier 1 contractor at Devonport Docks, supporting the delivery of a complex, high-security infrastructure programme. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for document control processes on-site, ensuring robust compliance with ISO standards for BIM and company documents. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity and traceability of all project documentation throughout its lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the document control system using ProjectWise in line with client and project requirements.

• Implement and enforce document control procedures across the project team and supply chain.

• Ensure all documentation is controlled, distributed, reviewed, and archived in accordance with ISO standards company BIM protocols.

• Support the coordination and integration of BIM documentation and metadata across design and construction teams.

• Perform regular audits of document workflows and provide training and support to project stakeholders.

• Liaise closely with design managers, construction teams, and consultants to ensure timely and accurate document submissions.

• Maintain high levels of data integrity and version control across all work packages.

• Generate document status reports and KPIs for project leadership and client reporting.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Senior Document Controller role on major civil, infrastructure, or defence projects.

• Strong working knowledge of ProjectWise document management system.

• In-depth understanding of ISO standards

• Experience supporting digital workflows on BIM-enabled projects.

• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to lead document control practices across multidisciplinary teams.

• Security clearance or eligibility to obtain SC clearance (preferred due to project nature).

Desirable:

• Experience working within secure environments or on MOD/Nuclear/Defence-related projects.

• Knowledge of other CDE platforms such as Aconex, Viewpoint, Asite, or BIM 360.

• Ability to mentor junior document control staff.