IMS Document Control and Assurance Manager in Ipswich

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
IMS Document Control and Assurance Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.
What will you do?
The IMS (Integrated Management System) Document Control and Assurance Manager will deliver effective management, governance, and assurance of project information and management system documentation across the CWA, ensuring integrity, accessibility, traceability, and compliance of documentation. Working closely with the IMS Lead and Internal Audit Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the ongoing effectiveness of the IMS, maintaining robust document governance arrangements, and supporting compliance with ISO management system standards.
The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for document management and assurance activities, supporting compliance with ISO standards and contributing to the continual improvement of information management processes.
IMS Document Control
Deliver document control and information management activities across the programme.
Manage documents within the IMS and Common Data Environments (CDEs).
Develop, implement, and maintain document control processes, standards, naming conventions, metadata requirements, and records management arrangements.
Coordinate document review, approval, publication, distribution, retention, and archiving processes.
Maintain document registers, records repositories, controlled documentation, and information governance processes.
Ensure documentation remains accurate, accessible, traceable, and appropriately controlled throughout its lifecycle.
Provide guidance, support, and training to users on document management systems and document control procedures.
Produce regular reports on document status, compliance metrics, and information management performance.
IMS Assurance
Support the IMS Lead in maintaining and continuously improving the IMS.
Support compliance with:
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Maintain accurate and traceable records to support management system compliance and certification requirements.
Work collaboratively with the IMS Lead and Internal Audit Manager to support audit planning, evidence gathering, action tracking, and reporting.
Monitor audit findings, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities through to completion.
Produce management information and assurance reporting to support management reviews and decision-making.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve document governance, information management processes, and management system effectiveness.
Continual Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve document management processes and information governance arrangements.
Support the implementation of process improvements and best practices.
Promote consistent application of document control and management system requirements across project teams.
Contribute to lessons learned and continual improvement activities.
What are we looking for?
Knowledge & Skills
You will be a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive information management professional with experience of document control and management systems within a regulated environment.
Essential Experience
3-5 years' experience in document control, information management, records management, assurance, or compliance roles.
Experience supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of an Integrated Management System (IMS).
Experience managing controlled documentation, including policies, procedures, processes, work instructions, and records.
Experience supporting internal, external, surveillance, and certification audits.
Experience maintaining document management systems and records repositories.
Experience producing compliance reports, performance metrics, and management information.
Experience working within complex projects, regulated industries, or major programmes.
Desirable Experience
Experience in large infrastructure, construction, engineering, energy, nuclear or other highly regulated sectors.
Experience supporting ISO certification or recertification activities.
Knowledge of ISO 19650 information management principles.
Internal Auditor qualification or audit training.
Experience supporting assurance or compliance programmes.
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
About Us
The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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