Document Controller
Atkins Search · Derby, East Midlands
Document Controller at Atkins Search, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £30,000 - £35,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 16 Sep 2026
Reference 361a97ffd258c4cebe0601ceb18f33e0eb9fcbfc
About the role
Overview
Are you a Document Controller looking for your next opportunity in Derby, East Midlands?
Atkins Search are currently recruiting for a Document Controller position to join an award-winning, principal main contractor based in Derby. This document controller construction opportunity offers excellent career development within a leading construction firm. Our construction document controller role provides the perfect platform for professionals seeking document controller jobs Derby with a reputable contractor specialising in major fit-out and new build schemes.
Client
Based in Derby, East Midlands, our client are a specialist main contractor and the leading business in their sector. Operating on a national basis, our client delivers major fit-out and new build schemes across the manufacturing, logistics and industrial sectors, with project values ranging up to £45m. This established construction company offers excellent opportunities for document management professionals.
Varied, interesting projects ranging from £1m to £45m in value
Award-winning principal contractor with solid reputation
Exciting growth plans to increase turnover
Well-connected, accessible senior leadership team
Transparent, team-oriented culture
Role
As the Document Controller, you will be supporting the wider construction team to ensure that all project documentation is up to date, available and easily accessible by the project team. This document controller construction role involves comprehensive document management systems oversight and information management across all project phases. You'll work closely with project teams to maintain documentation control standards throughout the construction process.
Responsibilities
As a Document Controller, your responsibilities will include:
Create electronic and paper-based filing systems for drawings, specifications, various design related communication
Ensure that all this information is up to date, downloaded from the information management systems
Create and regularly update various trackers, registers, and other tools to ensure that all stored information is up to date and easily accessible
Follow the guidance and instructions of the project & design teams for compiling all information, documents, and certificates
Provide any other administrative assistance required by the project and design teams
Ensure accurate document control from pre-construction through to completion and project archiving
Manage project records and maintain document tracking systems
Support quality assurance processes through proper document management
Coordinate document distribution to relevant stakeholders
Person
The ideal candidate will hold several years of experience as a Document Controller in either a construction main contracting or associated environment. You will also need to be proactive, positive and confident communicating at all levels and able to work as part of a close-knit team.
Relevant document controller construction experience in a construction sector environment
Experience with ViewPoint and FieldView software
Ambitious, career driven attitude
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, reactive environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Understanding of 4 Projects or similar packages desirable but not essential
Live within commuting distance to Derby
Remuneration
As the construction document controller, you will be joining an established construction main contractor with excellent growth plans for the future. You will have a forum to build an established career, with close mentoring from an experienced team.
Package includes:
Competitive salary (£30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience)
Team-oriented atmosphere
Regular social events
Generous holiday allowance and pension contributions
Professional development opportunities
Clear career progression pathway
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Reference: 361a97ffd258c4cebe0601ceb18f33e0eb9fcbfc · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via Atkins Search
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