Document Controller

  • Avocet Recruitment Ltd
  • Bath, Somerset
  • 20/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Document Controller

  • Major New Build Project
  • Work in a dedicated team
  • Long-term projects
  • Great salary and career potential

If you are looking for a positive, team-orientated employer who is experiencing sustainable growth within the local area sector then, please read on.

This substantial project requires a document controller to work within a well-supported and dedicated team - working across packages.

Ideally, you will have worked on comstruciton projects ansd be able to adapt to the site and project needs.

With a 3-year build programme on this project and more projects in the locality based on a strong client partnership,

The main purpose of the role is to

  • Controlling company and project documentation.
  • Improving existing document control procedures.
  • Maintaining a systematic approach to the management of information within the construction team.
  • Registering all formal change documentation.
  • Managing all incoming and outgoing drawings and technical documents issued.
  • Facilitate submission documentation transfer between external and internal server portals.
  • Registering and saving all incoming and outgoing drawing and document files in accordance with the filing structure and systems.
  • Preparing Drawing Issue Sheets for all formal issuing of drawings and technical documents, and ensure all documentation is correctly submitted.
  • Preparing Returned Drawing Submission Sheets for all consultant and sub-contractor drawings returned with comments and mark-up.
  • Assist project and site teams by monitoring project workflows, anticipating busy periods and deadlines, collating drawings, and technical documents.
  • Assist Construction and Commercial teams by printing/scanning/distributing drawings and technical documents to internal and external recipients in electronic and paper form.
  • Registering all outgoing construction documents.
  • Ensuring documents are distributed in a timely manner in accordance with project programmes.
  • Conduct regular reviews and document audits.

Required skills:

  • Experience in a document controller role, preferably with an architecture, construction or engineering environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Logical, highly organised and with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient with DCS such as Procure or Coins or similar- training can be provided.
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Administration skills.

For more information please call or email without delay as shortlisting will commence immediately.