Trainee Document Controller

Fawkes and Reece; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional contractor based in Bristol is seeking a Trainee Document Controller to support various commercial and residential projects. This role involves project oversight from conception to completion, emphasizing communication, document management, and administrative support, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development prospects

Qualifications

• Preferably experienced in construction or administrative roles.
• Qualifications from a relevant construction degree are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control construction management systems and manage drawing documents.
• Oversee client return documents to ensure compliance with standards.
• Engage in regular client interaction and perform ad-hoc administrative duties.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Diligence

Quality oriented

Education

Relevant construction degree

Previous administrative role experience

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

Job description

Reference: TDCS280525_1748441655
Posted: May 28, 2025

Trainee Document Controller required to join a leading regional contractor based in Bristol, to aid with an array of commercial & residential projects including health care, education, industrial and office facilities ranging in value from £1M - £15M across the South West.

As the Trainee Document Controller you will be working closely alongside the production and commercial teams, design consultancies and subcontractors. You will be responsible for seeing projects through from conception to completion.

This Trainee Document Controller role will involve regular client interaction, controlling of the construction management systems, management of drawing documents, overseeing, and ensuring client return documents are sufficient with system standards as well as other ad-hoc administrative duties.

This Trainee Document Controller role is with a busy regional South West based main contractor group with a turnover in excess of £90M, with a secured pipeline of work. You will preferably be experienced within the construction industry either previous experience within an administrative role or qualifications from a relevant construction degree. Procore or View point experience would be advantages. Key attributes will include exceptional communication skills, diligence and a quality orientated nature.

For the right candidate with an exceptional work ethic and diligence you will be well rewarded with a competitive salary, benefits and opportunity of professional and development prospects. If you want to hear more about this Trainee Document Controller role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 07749578588.