Trainee Document Controller

Fawkes and Reece; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Document Controller to support a variety of commercial and residential projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with production and commercial teams while overseeing project documentation from start to finish. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a methodical approach to tasks. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position promises professional development within a thriving contractor group. If you are diligent and eager to grow in the construction sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role within the construction industry.
• Qualifications from a relevant construction degree are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control construction management systems and manage drawing documents.
• Ensure client return documents meet system standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Diligence

Methodological Mindset

Quality Orientation

Education

Relevant Construction Degree

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

Job description

Location: Southampton
Salary: £20K- £30K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: TDC070525_1746604748
Posted: May 7, 2025

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

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 coast based main contractor group with a turnover 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, methodological mindset 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.