Document Controller

Overview

About the Role:

NRL is recruiting for a Document Controller to support a major client on a 12-month contract based in Cumbria. This role will play a key part in ensuring project documentation is effectively managed, controlled, and maintained across engineering and construction activities within a regulated environment.

• Managing and maintaining project documentation in line with company and client requirements
• Ensuring all documents are correctly recorded, distributed, and version-controlled
• Operating and maintaining document workflows within CEMAR and other project systems
• Supporting the submission, review, and approval process for engineering and commercial documentation
• Coordinating with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure timely document flow
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure documentation meets required standards
• Maintaining accurate document registers and audit trails
• Supporting project teams by providing access to up-to-date and controlled information
• Assisting with document-related reporting and status updates
• Supporting compliance with project procedures and regulatory requirements
• Contributing to continuous improvement of document control processes and systems
• Building strong working relationships with project stakeholders to support efficient delivery

• Proven experience working as a Document Controller in a project-based environment
• Hands-on experience with CEMAR (essential)
• Strong understanding of document control procedures and information management standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure
• Strong IT skills and experience using digital document management systems

• Competitive hourly rate of £20–£22 per hour
• 12-month contract offering long-term project exposure
• Opportunity to work with a respected engineering organisation in the nuclear sector
• 38-hour working week offering a balanced schedule

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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