Document Controller

Company: Wates
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will manage and control project documentation for a major high-rise retrofit, ensuring accurate versions, distribution, and audit trails. You will work closely with operational and technical teams to maintain compliant records and FRA-related documentation. The position emphasizes robust document control in a regulated environment, supporting quality and successful delivery. You will engage with cross-functional stakeholders to uphold standards and access to project information, contributing to a critical retrofit programme.

Pay / Benefits

  • opportunity to work on a significant high-rise retrofit programme
  • exposure to complex, compliance-led projects
  • supportive and collaborative team environment
  • long-term career development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain project documentation using SharePoint, Asset360 and digital daybooks
  • Control document revisions and ensure accurate distribution of updated information
  • Issue drawings, technical documents and project updates to relevant stakeholders
  • Maintain document registers and audit trails in line with project requirements
  • Ensure all project records remain accurate, current and compliant
  • Support the management of FRA-related documentation and regulatory requirements
  • Review drawings and technical information to confirm correct version control
  • Work closely with project teams to ensure document management processes are consistently followed

Key requirements

  • Previous experience as a Document Controller within construction, planned works, refurbishment, retrofit, architecture or a similar technical environment
  • Strong understanding of document control procedures, version control and information management
  • Experience working with systems such as SharePoint, Asset360 or comparable document management platforms
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documentation
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • IT savvy and confident managing large volumes of project information
  • Comfortable working within compliance-driven and legislatively focused projects
  • Proactive, professional and able to maintain control of documentation across multiple workstreams
  • Organisation
  • Attention to detail
  • Proactive and professional communication
  • SharePoint
  • Asset360
  • Document management platforms

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Posted: September 30th, 2026