Senior Document Controller

Kenna Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenna Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in recruiting an experienced Senior Document Controller to join their project team in London. You will manage project information, control documentation and ensure records are maintained throughout the lifecycle.

In this role you will maintain document registers, oversee the CDE/EDMS, issue transmittals, track revisions and generate regular information-management reports while collaborating with project managers, design and

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and controlling project documentation within a construction environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, logs and registers and ensure latest issue status.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of project documentation from receipt to distribution and archiving.
• Maintain document registers, trackers, logs and project databases.
• Control drawings, specifications and reports and other project documentation.
• Upload, issue and distribute information through the CDE/EDMS.
• Monitor revisions and ensure teams use the latest approved information.
• Produce regular document control and information-management reports.

Skills

Document control

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

EDMS

Job description

We are currently working with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Document Controller to join their established project team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Document Controller looking to progress their career within a major construction environment, working on large-scale and complex projects alongside experienced project, design, commercial and construction teams.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the effective management and control of project information, ensuring documentation is accurately recorded, distributed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As Senior Document Controller, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of project documentation and information, ensuring all records are controlled in accordance with company procedures, project requirements and industry best practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of project documentation from receipt through to distribution, revision and archiving.

• Maintaining accurate document registers, trackers, logs and project databases.

• Controlling drawings, specifications, reports, technical information and other project documentation.

• Uploading, issuing, distributing and managing information through the project CDE/EDMS.

• Monitoring document revisions and ensuring project teams are working from the latest approved information.

• Managing document transmittals and maintaining clear and accurate audit trails.

• Working closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, Site Managers, Commercial teams, consultants, subcontractors and wider project stakeholders.

• Ensuring project information is issued in line with agreed procedures, deadlines and workflows.

• Producing regular document control and information management reports.

• Monitoring outstanding documentation and following up with relevant stakeholders where required.

• Ensuring project documentation complies with company procedures, contractual requirements and project-specific standards.

• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of document control processes and systems.

• Identifying and resolving document control issues to ensure the smooth flow of project information.

• Providing guidance and support to junior Document Controllers and wider project teams where required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Document Controller with a strong background within construction, ideally gained working for a Tier 1 main contractor, major contractor or large construction organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Tier 1 Main Contractor and become an integral part of a high-performing project team. You will have the opportunity to work within a professional and collaborative environment, managing critical project information across a major construction programme.

If you are an experienced Document Controller looking for your next step and have the construction background required, we would be keen to hear from you.