At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project documentation and support workflows on a busy civil engineering site.
- Company: Join McDermotts, a family-founded civil engineering company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on high-profile projects and grow your career.
- Why this job: Be the central point of contact for exciting infrastructure projects and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in document control or administration within construction; strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have a great opportunity to join our team at McDermotts for a highly organised Document Controller / Site Administrator to manage project documentation, site records, admin support and construction workflows on a busy civil engineering site.
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
LOCATION: Middlewich, Cheshire, North West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Contract
WORKING HOURS: 07:30 – 17:00 (Monday to Friday)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Document Controller / Site Administrator to join a busy construction site supporting civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects. As a Document Controller / Site Administrator you will be the central point of contact for document control and site administration, ensuring drawings, specifications, submissions, records and communications are managed accurately. The Document Controller / Site Administrator will support the Site Manager, Project Manager and wider project team, helping maintain efficient workflows, compliance records and high standards of administration.
DUTIES
- Document Control: Manage, maintain, distribute, track and archive project documentation using the company’s document management system
- Technical Records: Control the issue, receipt, review and storage of drawings, specifications and technical submissions
- Document Registers: Maintain accurate revision histories, document registers, workflows and submission deadlines
- Project Administration: Provide administrative support to the Site Manager, Project Manager and wider project team
- Meetings and Actions: Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes and distribute actions to relevant team members
- Site Correspondence: Manage site correspondence, reports, filing systems, weekly reports and monthly reports
- Personnel Records: Coordinate inductions and maintain personnel, timesheet, workforce and subcontractor administration records
- Compliance Documentation: Maintain health and safety records, training certificates, quality assurance records and compliance documentation
ABOUT US
McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we’re a family-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Previous experience as a Document Controller, Site Administrator, Project Administrator or similar role within the construction industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
- Experience using document control systems such as Viewpoint, Procore, Aconex, Asite, BIM 360 or similar
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
- Confident communication skills, a professional manner and knowledge of construction documentation processes and project workflows
DESIRABLE
- Experience working on large-scale construction or civil engineering projects
- Understanding of ISO quality management systems
- Knowledge of health and safety documentation requirements
- CSCS card holder or willing to obtain
BENEFITS
- Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Career development and training opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
Document Controller / Site Administrator in Middlewich employer: McDermotts
At McDermotts, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative team environment where every member is valued as part of our family. Located in Middlewich, Cheshire, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects while benefiting from career development and training opportunities, all within a culture that prioritises people and integrity.
