Senior Document Controller

  • Deverell Smith Ltd
  • 12/05/2026
Full time Construction Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Senior Document Controller
Residential Construction
An established residential developer is looking to appoint a Senior Document Controller to support multiple live projects.
This role will lead a small document control team and take ownership of document management processes across a portfolio of residential developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate project documentation, supporting project teams, and ensuring compliance across all stages of delivery.
The role is primarily office-based with regular interaction with site and project teams, including occasional travel to projects when required.
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain document control procedures and systems across multiple projects
  • Manage document workflows, version control, approvals, and distribution processes
  • Lead and support a small team of Document Controllers
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and industry regulations
  • Work closely with technical, commercial, design, and site teams to maintain accurate project documentation
  • Liaise with consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders regarding submissions and approvals
  • Produce reports and track document control performance and compliance
  • Support project handover processes and final documentation reviews
  • Carry out regular audits to maintain document integrity and traceability
  • Provide support and guidance on document management systems and processes

Requirements

  • Strong experience in document control within the construction sector, ideally residential development
  • Previous experience managing document control teams and systems
  • Strong working knowledge of platforms such as Aconex, Viewpoint, Asite, or similar systems
  • Aconex experience is essential
  • Understanding of BIM workflows and digital construction documentation
  • Familiarity with ISO standards relating to document management
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage documentation across multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills

Package & Benefits

  • Salary up to 55,000 car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension and life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Additional benefits including wellbeing support, retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and salary sacrifice options

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing development business with a strong pipeline of residential projects and a collaborative working environment.