United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Our company is split into two business areas:
Utility Infrastructure
Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
Social Infrastructure
Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
Job Description
The Role
As Document Controller within our Decarbonisation (SHDF) team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of energy efficiency and retrofit programmes across social housing portfolios. You will ensure project documentation is accurately controlled, compliant, audit‑ready and managed in line with SHDF requirements, company procedures and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage project documentation for SHDF funded decarbonisation works, ensuring documents are accurately organised, stored and distributed.
Administer the Document Management System (DMS), including setting up workflows, managing access permissions and ensuring data security.
Maintain compliant, audit‑ready records in line with SHDF, PAS 2035, client and internal governance requirements.
Support project and design teams with document formatting, templates and document control best practices.
Monitor and control versioning, ensuring teams are working from the latest approved documentation.
Support reporting requirements for decarbonisation programmes and funding compliance.
Produce weekly summary reports on various project stages.
Maintain the compliance SharePoint system in accordance with company procedures. Undertake the archiving of completed documents as required.
Identify opportunities to improve document control processes and implement best‑practice solutions.
Qualifications
Experience
Previous experience in a Document Controller role within construction, retrofit or social housing environments.
Experience with EDMS platforms such as Aconex, SharePoint or Asite is preferred but not essential.
Technical Skills
Strong MS Office capability.
Confident using document management systems and working with structured data.
Personal Attributes
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a project environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with design, commercial and delivery teams.
Proactive problem‑solver with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing decarbonisation and sustainability focused team, supporting the delivery of impactful SHDF programmes and helping to improve homes and communities.
Additional Information
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
How to Apply:
If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!
Retrofit Document Controller employer: United Living
United Living is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability in the water and wastewater sector. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while enjoying a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and a robust pension plan, all within a collaborative culture that values technical excellence and teamwork.
