Document Controller
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking a Document Controller to join us on a major project at Devonport, Plymouth where we are the preferred contractor to carry out heavy civil engineering construction in and around the Navy dockyard. The key applicant will be working alongside the project and delivery teams to help the transfer of data. Due to the nature of work at Devonport, there will be a high level of security checking in place which means we can only consider candidates that have a passport from a NATO member country. We do support hybrid working, however weekly site visits will be required.
Your missionThe Document Controller shall support the Senior Document Controller by:
- Maintaining the CDE environment (ProjectWise)
- Maintaining the project collaboration tool administration area
- Assisting the project team to ensure accurate distribution of information, management of comments
- and approval cycle and ensure project deadlines are met
- Carrying out QA checks on all published information/documentation in accordance with project
- document control procedure
- Resolving drawing/document issue queries
- Receiving/checking/distribution of documents in accordance with project procedures/distribution
- matrix
- Providing project related help and support to all project users, internal and external
- Agreeing reporting frequency and production of reports
- Administration support
Essential:
- In depth knowledge and use of CDE tool ProjectWise
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Clear and efficient numbering and labelling skills
- Typing accuracy and efficiency
- Attention to detail to ensure documents are accurate and made to specifications
- Filing and organisation skills for document storage
Desirable:
- Experienced doc controller of 5+ years
- Working Knowledge of ISO 19650
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes company car / allowance, matched pension contributions, private healthcare, life assurance, 26 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal, professional, technical and leadership development.
BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
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Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.
Our recruitment processBAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you; we recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruitment Assistant, at Zainab.Rubbani@bam.com
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Document Controller roles across Royal BAM Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,623 - £35,686 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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