Senior Document Controller

United Infrastructure; Swanley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure company based in the UK seeks a Senior Document Controller. The role involves managing project documentation, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in document control and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career progression opportunities. If you are ready to contribute to an expanding team and innovative projects, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Immediate interview for qualified candidates

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in document control within engineering or construction industries.
• Strong knowledge of document management systems like Aconex and SharePoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and revision of project documents.
• Maintain document control systems to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate document submissions across departments.

Skills

Document control expertise

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Aconex

EDMS

SharePoint

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK's largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure – Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

The Senior Document Controller is responsible for managing, organising, and maintaining all project-related documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with company and regulatory standards. This role oversees document control processes, coordinates document flow between internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensures timely retrieval and distribution of controlled documents. The Senior Document Controller also mentors junior staff, enforces document control procedures, and supports audits, reporting, and project handover requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation, revision, tracking, and archiving of project documents.
• Maintain document control systems and ensure adherence to established standards.
• Coordinate document submissions, approvals, and distribution across departments and contractors.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure documents are complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Manage controlled document registers, logs, and workflows.
• Provide guidance and support to junior document controllers.
• Prepare reports and assist during audits and project closeout.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in document control within engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of document management systems (e.g., Aconex, EDMS, SharePoint).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company's growth
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates

How to Apply

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!