Senior Document Controller

Bachy Soletanche; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Private Medical Insurance

25-days annual leave

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + BHs

Volunteering days

Professional memberships

Job summary

A leading geotechnical contractor in Ipswich is seeking a Document Control Manager to oversee the documentation for the Sizewell C project. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance and effective document management. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in document control within construction, strong IT skills, and the ability to enhance processes. The position offers competitive benefits and a chance to work on key infrastructure projects that shape the energy future of the UK.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in document control within construction or engineering.
• Strong understanding of IT and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using electronic document management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the document control function across the GSA.
• Ensure project documentation is accurately registered and controlled.
• Support project teams to track deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvements to document control processes.
• Attend project meetings and support decision-making with accurate information.
• Oversee business archiving and ensure easy retrieval of project documents.
• Drive continuous improvements to document control processes.

Skills

Document control experience

IT and Microsoft Office applications

Electronic document management systems

Interpersonal and communication skills

Planning and organisation skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of project operations

Education

Formal qualification in information management or related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

A-Site

ProjectWise

Job description

Are you organised, detail‑driven and ready to play a vital role in one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects? Join the Geotechnical Sub Alliance (GSA) on the Sizewell C nuclear power station development and help shape the foundations of a cleaner energy future.

About The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading and managing the document control function across the GSA, ensuring that all project documentation is accurately registered, controlled, and readily accessible throughout the project lifecycle.

Acting as the subject matter expert for document management systems, you will oversee the performance and development of the Document Control Team and ensure full compliance with Alliance, Client, and Regulatory requirements. This position works closely with the wider Project Team to support the delivery of a fully assured, high‑quality, and traceable information set for Sizewell C.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain document control in line with internal processes and client requirements
• Support project teams to track deliverables and stay on schedule
• Manage documentation from early design through to handover
• Ensure consistent use of document control procedures and systems
• Attend project meetings and support decision‑making with accurate information
• Oversee business archiving and ensure easy retrieval of project documents
• Drive continuous improvements to document control processes

Essential

• Significant experience in document control within the construction or engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of IT and Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint.
• Experience using or administering electronic document management systems (e.g. A‑Site, ProjectWise).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Determination to see tasks through to completion with high attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of how document control supports wider project operations and decision‑making.

Desirable

• Experience in a senior or supervisory document control role.
• Experience working within an Alliance or multi‑partner delivery environment.
• Understanding of ISO 19650 and its application to document control. Driving Licence.
• Formal qualification in information management, construction management, or a related discipline.

Given the location of our offices, it’d be ideal if you had access to your own vehicle and full UK driving licence.

Why Join the GSA?

As part of a specialist alliance delivering advanced ground‑engineering works—including piling, diaphragm walling, soil mixing and grouting—you’ll be at the heart of a high‑performing technical environment. Working with industry experts, you’ll support the smooth flow of critical information that keeps this complex project moving.

Why us?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground‑breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.