Document Controller

Bachy Soletanche Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure project contractor is seeking an organised and detail-driven individual to manage project documentation for a significant project in Ipswich. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and compliant documentation management, support project teams, and drive improvements in document control processes. Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and SharePoint are essential. The role offers competitive benefits, including a discretionary annual bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25-days annual leave

Option to purchase additional leave

Paid annual professional memberships

Volunteering days

Professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in construction document control is preferred.
• Knowledge of Asite EDMS is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation throughout its lifecycle.
• Maintain document control in line with internal processes.
• Support project teams to track deliverables.
• Ensure consistent use of document control procedures.
• Attend project meetings and support decision-making.
• Oversee business archiving for easy document retrieval.
• Drive improvements to document control processes.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Confident use of Microsoft Office

Confident use of SharePoint

Great communication abilities

Collaboration abilities

Highly organised

Methodical

Proactive

Determined mindset

Job description

Are you organised, detail‑driven and ready to play a vital role in one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects?

About The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing the project’s documentation throughout its lifecycle—ensuring everything is accurate, compliant, and accessible. From drawings and specifications to project records and meeting actions, you’ll become the go‑to person who keeps our teams aligned and informed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain document control in line with internal processes and client requirements
• Support project teams to track deliverables and stay on schedule
• Manage documentation from early design through to handover
• Ensure consistent use of document control procedures and systems
• Attend project meetings and support decision‑making with accurate information
• Oversee business archiving and ensure easy retrieval of project documents
• Drive continuous improvements to document control processes

Essential

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong IT skills and confident use of Microsoft Office & SharePoint
• Great communication and collaboration abilities
• Highly organised, methodical and proactive
• Determined mindset with strong follow‑through

Desirable

• Experience in construction document control
• Knowledge of Asite EDMS
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 standards

Given the location of our offices, it’d be ideal if you had access to your own vehicle and full UK driving licence.

Why Join the GSA?

As part of a specialist alliance delivering advanced ground‑engineering works—including piling, diaphragm walling, soil mixing and grouting—you’ll be at the heart of a high‑performing technical environment. Working with industry experts, you’ll support the smooth flow of critical information that keeps this complex project moving.

Why us?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground‑breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.