At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and control project documentation for social housing projects.
- Company: Join Wates Group, a leader in construction and building services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Regular travel across the North West and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be a key player in impactful social housing projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in document control and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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Employer Wates Group Location Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 2 Sep 2026
View more categories View less categories Sector Construction and Building Services Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time
WPS are seeking a highly organised and proactive Document Controller to join our Planned Works Division.
This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth management and control of documentation across a portfolio of social housing projects.
You'll be based in Oldham but will be expected to travel regularly to project sites and regional offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain project documentation, ensuring accuracy, version control, and accessibility.
- Liaise with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely document flow.
- Support project managers with document tracking and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external document control standards.
- Set up and manage document control systems for new projects.
- Attend site visits and meetings to support documentation needs.
Requirements
- Proven experience in document control within construction or housing sectors.
- Familiarity with planned works and refurbishment projects.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in document management systems and Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to travel across North West of England.
Desirable
- Experience working on social housing projects.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory documentation in construction/the built environment
Travel
This role requires regular travel to various project sites and offices within the North West so a full UK driving licence is preferred.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage.
Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses.
Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
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