Senior Document Controller - Construction Projects

GS3 Recruitment Manchester; Chorley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GS3 Recruitment Manchester is seeking an experienced Document Controller for a leading construction main contractor. You will manage and organize project documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution to project teams on site and in office environments.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and design teams, maintaining document control registers, revision history and archiving procedures across multiple projects, while supporting internal audits and compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Document Controller within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a main contractor is preferred.
• Strong understanding of document control processes and revision control.
• Proficient with MS Office and project documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation, including drawings, specifications, technical submissions, schedules and reports.
• Set up and maintain document registers, project folders, distribution lists and electronic filing systems.
• Ensure all project information is correctly uploaded, issued, tracked and archived using the company's document management system.
• Maintain accurate revision control, ensuring project teams have access to the latest approved drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate the distribution of information between Project Managers, Site Managers, design teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Maintain trackers for drawings, technical submissions, RFIs, approvals and outstanding project information.
• Monitor submission deadlines, follow up outstanding documentation and highlight potential delays to project teams.
• Support project meetings by preparing documentation, maintaining action logs and providing document status updates.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure all required documentation is received and accurately recorded.
• Support internal audits and ensure documentation complies with company procedures and client requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Viewpoint

Aconex

Asite

Job description

GS3 Recruitment Manchester is seeking an experienced Document Controller for a leading construction main contractor. You will manage and organize project documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution to project teams on site and in office environments.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and design teams, maintaining document control registers, revision history and archiving procedures across multiple projects, while supporting internal audits and compliance.