Senior Document Controller

9160
Devon
Contract
£250 - £300/day Umbrella PAYE

Job Title: Senior Document Controller

Location Plymouth
Project: Major Infrastructure Works at Devonport Dockyard
Contract Type: Freelance, permanent also available 

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller to join a tier 1 contractor at Devonport Docks, supporting the delivery of a complex, high-security infrastructure programme. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for document control processes on-site, ensuring robust compliance with ISO standards for BIM and company documents. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity and traceability of all project documentation throughout its lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain the document control system using ProjectWise in line with client and project requirements.

  • Implement and enforce document control procedures across the project team and supply chain.

  • Ensure all documentation is controlled, distributed, reviewed, and archived in accordance with ISO standards company BIM protocols.

  • Support the coordination and integration of BIM documentation and metadata across design and construction teams.

  • Perform regular audits of document workflows and provide training and support to project stakeholders.

  • Liaise closely with design managers, construction teams, and consultants to ensure timely and accurate document submissions.

  • Maintain high levels of data integrity and version control across all work packages.

  • Generate document status reports and KPIs for project leadership and client reporting.

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a Senior Document Controller role on major civil, infrastructure, or defence projects.

  • Strong working knowledge of ProjectWise document management system.

  • In-depth understanding of ISO standards 

  • Experience supporting digital workflows on BIM-enabled projects.

  • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to lead document control practices across multidisciplinary teams.

  • Security clearance or eligibility to obtain SC clearance (preferred due to project nature).

Desirable:

  • Experience working within secure environments or on MOD/Nuclear/Defence-related projects.

  • Knowledge of other CDE platforms such as Aconex, Viewpoint, Asite, or BIM 360.

  • Ability to mentor junior document control staff.