Document Controller
This role also provides administrative support to the Design Department in planning, coordination, and design functions on projects from tender through to completion.
Key ResponsibilitiesDocument Control Duties
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Ensure quality assurance of project documentation and compliance with company naming conventions and document control protocols.
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Maintain project documentation and ensure accurate information is distributed throughout the organisation, third-party designers, and consultants via the document management system.
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Work closely with Design Managers and Coordinators to maintain full transparency and accountability, ensuring a “Golden Thread” of information throughout the document management system.
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Liaise effectively with clients, design teams, and subcontractors to resolve document and system-related issues. Produce and compile project-specific audit reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
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Organise and deliver regular training and refresher sessions for employees, clients, and subcontractors on document control procedures. Monitor and manage information flow through document management system workflows.
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Ensure full auditability of the approval process for subcontractor and supplier documentation. Upload and manage documents accurately within the system, providing guidance where needed.
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Maintain revision and status control of all documentation. Manage and maintain project directories within the system.
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Coordinate documentation for tender packages, O&M manuals, Health & Safety files, and project handover (both electronic and hard copy). Coordinate printing and document requests internally or via external suppliers.
Administrative Duties
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Monitor, update, and manage departmental spreadsheets, schedules, and project trackers.
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Track RFIs and project completion dates, supporting coordination of O&M and Health & Safety documentation.
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Assist with diary management, meeting arrangements, and coordination with external attendees.
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Provide business travel support as required.
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Organise regular meetings with consultants and other key stakeholders.
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Assist with expenses processing and payment coordination.
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Undertake any other administrative duties as required by the Design team.
Design Assistant Duties
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Support Design Managers and Coordinators with design coordination and review tasks.
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Assist in the coordination and tracking of design information between consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities.Support resolution of design-related issues to maintain project progress
Person SpecificationEssential
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Proven experience as a Document Controller within the construction industry.Strong knowledge of electronic document management systems (EDMS).
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Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.Process-driven, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team.
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Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated with strong time management.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Understanding of construction project processes, including design and pre-construction activities.
Desirable
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Experience in a Technical Administration or Design Coordination role.
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Familiarity with design schedules, procurement, and construction documentation.
What We Offer
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Full training and ongoing professional development.
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Opportunities to expand your skills across commercial systems, compliance, and operations.
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A supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment.
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Clear career progression within the Guildmore group