Document Controller

Document Controller - Construction

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site

Start Date: Within the next few weeks

Interview: Available immediately

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Document Controller to join a construction project in Luton, supporting the full document control and administration function for a major residential development.

This is a fully site-based position, 5 days a week, so we are particularly interested in candidates who are based in Luton or within a commutable distance.

The Role

As Document Controller, you will take ownership of the project's document control processes, ensuring information is accurately recorded, distributed, maintained and readily accessible to the project team and wider stakeholders.

You will work closely with the site and project teams, managing the flow of project documentation and supporting the wider administration

requirements of the development.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full document control process for the project

Maintain accurate and up-to-date document registers

Upload, issue, distribute and track project documentation

Manage drawings, specifications, reports, correspondence and other technical documentation

Ensure documents are correctly controlled, versioned and filed

Coordinate information between the project team, subcontractors, consultants and client

Monitor document revisions and ensure the correct information is being issued

Support the project team with general administration and document-related requirements

Maintain clear audit trails and ensure project information is easily accessible

Assist with the management and organisation of project records throughout the build

About You

We are looking for someone with previous Document Control experience within the construction industry, ideally from a main contractor, developer or similar project environment.

You will need to be organised, detail-focused and confident managing a high volume of project information while working closely with site and office-based teams.

Experience with an EDMS (Electronic Document Management System) is desirable. The project currently uses Fieldview, while the client uses Autodesk, so experience with these or similar construction document management systems would be advantageous.

Essential Experience

Previous experience as a Document Controller within construction

Good understanding of construction documentation and document control processes

Strong organisational and administration skills

Excellent attention to detail

Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing deadlines

Good IT skills and confidence using document management systems

Ability to work 5 days per week on site in LutonDesirable

Experience with Fieldview

Experience with Autodesk

Experience using other construction EDMS platforms such as Aconex, Viewpoint, Asite, Procore or similar

Previous experience working on residential or new-build construction projects