Document Controller

Company: Foster + Partners
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

As a Document Controller, you will manage and track project information to support efficient design delivery. You will work with project teams to ensure documents are correctly recorded, accessible, and aligned with quality standards, enabling seamless collaboration across clients, consultants, and internal teams. The role offers exposure to the full project lifecycle in the AEC sector and opportunities to influence document workflows, drawings, and submissions. You will use dedicated systems to issue and track information and contribute to project success.

Pay / Benefits

  • private medical insurance for you and family
  • life assurance
  • personal travel insurance
  • wellbeing support (virtual GP, mental health, lifestyle coaching)
  • discount programmes for retailers
  • subsidised catering and social events on London campus

Responsibilities

  • Support document control procedures and workflows across projects
  • Register and maintain drawings, reports, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation in company systems
  • Liaise with internal teams and external consultants regarding submissions and information updates
  • Assist with timely issuance and tracking of project information using Newforma and associated platforms
  • Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle within the AEC industry

Key requirements

  • Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with a range of stakeholders
  • Ability to set deadlines and communicate progress effectively
  • Understanding of contract administration processes and handling project documentation
  • Knowledge of drawing lifecycles, document control processes, and AEC project stages
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and document management platforms such as Aconex, BIM 360 and ProjectWise (desirable)
  • Legally entitled to work in the country of employment
  • Organisational skills
  • Clear communication
  • Deadline-driven
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Aconex
  • BIM 360

Posted: September 14th, 2026