Senior Document Controller

Company: Wates
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the delivery of accurate, compliant digital information across residential projects, aligning with ISO 19650 and CDE standards. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, consultants and clients to maintain a robust Golden Thread of project data. You’ll implement information exchange processes, monitor compliance, and ensure high-quality records throughout delivery. This is a hands-on, collaborative opportunity to influence information management at scale within a growing housing developer.

Responsibilities

  • Track information deliverables against MIDPs and flag non-compliance
  • Establish and monitor information exchange processes, including file naming protocols and standards
  • Serve as the go-to expert for project information management and CDE support
  • Configure and maintain project reporting on information compliance, RFIs, and submissions
  • Support the implementation and administration of Common Data Environments (CDEs)
  • Perform information and data quality checks for compliance and consistency
  • Collaborate with project teams to maintain accurate, compliant digital records throughout delivery

Key requirements

  • Proven experience in document control and information management in construction
  • Strong knowledge of CDE management and administration
  • Solid understanding of document control across digital and hard copy systems
  • Knowledge of BIM and wider digital construction principles
  • Familiarity with ISO 19650 and information management best practices
  • Awareness of information security principles in construction projects
  • Experience using Dalux
  • Understanding of construction and design management processes
  • Collaborative approach with strong organisational and communication skills
  • collaborative
  • strong organisational skills
  • clear communicator
  • Dalux
  • CDE management
  • BIM knowledge

Posted: September 19th, 2026