Document Controller

  • Pinnacle Recruitment
  • Orpington, Kent
  • 26/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Document Controller urgently rerquired for a housing developer and partnerships contractor based near Orpington.

With multiple live developments and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, our client is looking for an organised and detail-driven Document Controller to support the technical and construction teams.

The Role

As a Document Controller, you will be responsible for managing, tracking, and maintaining all project documentation across our developments. You will ensure that accurate, up-to-date information is distributed internally and externally, supporting smooth project delivery from planning through to completion.

This is a key role within the business, working closely with the Technical, Commercial and Construction as well as external consultants and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain document control systems for live housing developments

  • Manage incoming and outgoing drawings, specifications, reports, and correspondence

  • Ensure all documentation is correctly version-controlled and stored

  • Distribute updated drawings and documents to relevant stakeholders

  • Maintain registers for drawings, RFIs, technical submissions, and approvals

  • Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors

  • Support the Technical team with planning and building regulation submissions

  • Archive completed project documentation in line with company procedures

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a Document Controller role (construction or property sector preferred)

  • Experience working on residential or housing developments is advantageous

  • Strong knowledge of document management systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Asite, Aconex, 4Projects, SharePoint)

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across multiple departments

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Desirable

  • Experience working with technical and architectural drawings

  • Knowledge of planning and building regulations documentation

  • Understanding of ISO procedures or quality management systems

In return you can expect a rewarding role with a growing housing developer that has a large pipeline of work and pays good salary levels in a friendly team environment.

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