Document Controller

Responsibilities and duties of the Document Controller role

• Act as the primary Document Controller on a major construction project
• Manage and maintain document control systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Handle revision control of drawings and documentation, ensuring all records are up to date
• Scan, upload, and organise documents within the project's DMS
• Maintain trackers, logs, and reporting dashboards for document control processes
• Support and guide project teams in using document management systems effectively

• Proven experience as a Document Controller within the construction sector
• Strong experience handling revisable records and drawings
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Cemar, Asite, or similar DMS platforms
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

• Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail
• Confident working independently as the lead DC on-site
• A strong communicator who can liaise across teams and stakeholders
• Proactive and able to take ownership of document processes
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment

• Salary up to 32,000
• Potential contract extension up to 2 years
• Full-time, site-based role (45 hours per week)
• Pension scheme
• Bupa private healthcare
• Mileage to and from site covered

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