Document Controller

Bouygues UK Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK construction company is seeking an experienced Document Controller for a 1-year fixed term contract in London. You will manage technical documents, support the Document Control team, and prepare presentation materials. Ideal candidates have strong IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. The role includes benefits such as 26 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Lifestyle benefits

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with document control and administrative processes.
• Ability to manage technical documents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Check and process drawings and technical information.
• Support the Document Control team.
• Prepare documents for presentation.
• Organize internal meetings and take minutes.
• Upload information onto EDMS.
• Assist with filing and archiving.

Skills

Good IT skills (MS Office)

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Proactive follow-up

Multi-tasking

Understanding of construction drawings

Job description

Document Controller

Due to our winning new School Build projects, Bouygues UK is looking for an experienced Document Controller for a 1‑year fixed term contract.

Job Purpose and Scope

You will be responsible for assisting the team by managing all administrative and technical documents, including the control of documentation and administrative processes in accordance with project specific and company procedures.

Skills Required

• Good IT skills (MS Office), Excel with basic formulas and conditional formatting
• Good attention to detail
• Capacity to work effectively within a team environment
• Organisational skills (prioritising tasks, respecting deadlines, methodical work)
• Flexibility with changes to tasks and duties
• Proactive and able to follow up when information is missing
• Multi‑tasking
• Viewpoint for projects not essential as training will be provided
• A basic understanding of construction drawings and approvals process would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Check and process drawings and other technical information on the EDMS
• Provide support to the Document Control team on projects running
• Prepare documents for presentation (progress reports, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Set up internal meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes
• Upload information onto EDMS conforming to Bouygues protocols
• Assist with filing and archiving of project correspondence and handover documentation
• Problem solving

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits
• Volunteering opportunities

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal details.