Project Document Controller

Your new company
We are looking for a highly organised Business Support professional to take responsibility for managing project documentation and ensuring smooth information flow across busy, multi‑department project teams. This role supports a wide range of stakeholders, coordinating documents, timelines, approvals and communication to keep projects running efficiently and compliantly.

Your new role

Taking ownership of project document registers and ensuring information is logged, stored and updated accurately.
Managing the day‑to‑day movement of documents between internal teams, clients and external partners.
Processing a variety of documentation such as internal reports, formal correspondence, third‑party submissions, and project‑related communications.
Keeping the project team informed of document progress, outstanding reviews and upcoming deadlines.
Monitoring schedules and proactively reminding team members when documents are due for the next approval stage.
Ensuring only the most up-to-date information is available to project staff and removing outdated versions promptly.
Reviewing outgoing documents for accuracy, formatting and correct reference numbers before they are issued.
Supporting wider administrative needs for the project team, including scheduling, reporting and general coordination tasks.
Working across different types of projects, ranging from small administrative assignments to large multi‑department initiatives.
Acting as a central point of contact between various business functions, ensuring smooth communication and document flow.
Providing regular updates to Project Managers and supporting them in keeping project timelines on track.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a Document Control, Project Support, Project Administration or Business Support role within Manufacturing and/or Engineering
Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple document streams fident working with structured processes, approvals and version control.
Proactive approach to chasing updates and ensuring deadlines are met.
Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to work with people at all levels.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience using document management systems or platforms such as SharePoint.
High level of accuracy and an excellent eye for detail.
Experience coordinating or expediting documents from external suppliers or partners is beneficial.

What you need to do now
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