At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain critical documents for exciting projects in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Established electrical contractor with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term career development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a growing business with varied responsibilities and opportunities for advancement.
- Why this job: Play a key role in project delivery while honing your organisational skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in document control or administration, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
An established electrical contractor delivering projects across the Data Centre, Commercial, Industrial and Infrastructure sectors is looking to appoint a Document Controller / Administrator to join its growing team in Braintree. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to play a key role in supporting project delivery, maintaining document control processes, and providing administrative support across the business.
The Role
As Document Controller / Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining business-critical documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, security and version control across multiple projects and departments. You will work closely with project teams, management and external stakeholders to ensure documentation is organised, accessible and maintained to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and maintaining electronic and physical document control systems
- Copying, scanning, storing and distributing project documentation
- Creating and updating document templates
- Reviewing and revising documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Maintaining drawing registers, technical documents, specifications and project records
- Implementing and managing version control procedures
- Numbering, labelling and filing documents for easy retrieval
- Controlling the flow of documentation internally and externally
- Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive business and project information
- Retrieving documents and information as requested by project teams and clients
- Producing ad-hoc reports and project administration support
- Assisting with onboarding and mobilisation of project personnel
- Coordinating accommodation, travel and vehicle hire arrangements for project teams
- Supporting business processes relating to GDPR and quality management systems
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Document Controller, Project Administrator or similar role
- Strong document management and organisational skills
- Experience working with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
- Knowledge of GDPR requirements
- Familiarity with project environments, ideally within construction, engineering, M&E or infrastructure sectors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational and filing skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
What's on Offer
- Permanent position with a growing business
- Salary of £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Varied and busy role supporting major projects
- Supportive team environment
If you’re an organised and detail-oriented Document Controller or Administrator looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Document Controller in Braintree employer: Avolon M&E
Join a dynamic and established electrical contractor in Braintree, where you will play a pivotal role as a Document Controller / Administrator. With a focus on career development and a supportive team culture, this position offers the chance to contribute to major projects while enjoying a competitive salary and a varied workload. Embrace the opportunity to grow within a company that values accuracy, compliance, and employee engagement.
