Job Title: Document Controller
Location: Leatherhead, UK
Employment Type: Full-time, Office-based
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Overview:
We are looking for a highly experienced Document Controller to manage document management activities on a major infrastructure project. This role suits professionals who have worked on large-scale international projects and are confident leading document control strategy and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and execute project-specific document control plans
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Ensure document outputs meet quality, budget, and timeline goals
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Liaise with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve documentation issues
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Manage distribution and review of engineering and supplier documentation
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Maintain key registers including the Master Document Register
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Track document control performance and reporting metrics
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Oversee SDRLs, document releases, and audits
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Train and support document control team members
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Identify and drive improvements to systems and processes
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Champion the use of EDMS platforms and ensure best practice
Required Experience and Skills:
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Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
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6-10 years in document management with 5+ in a lead/supervisory role
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Experienced with EDMS tools (e.g. SharePoint, Documentum)
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Skilled in developing workflows, procedures, and compliance standards
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
Personal Attributes:
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Confident, assertive, and proactive
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Strong leadership and mentoring skills
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Committed to continuous improvement
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Comfortable interacting at all levels of an organisation