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Document Controller

Key details

Title:
Document Controller
Location:
Cambridge
Contract type:
Permanent - Full Time
Applications close:
31 July 2023
Functions:
Administration
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Document Controller

Morgan Sindall Construction East - Cambridge

We are looking for a highly organised and competent Document Controller to set up, manage and maintain project document control systems in line with the company, customer and project.

You will assist project and construction managers in operations and buyers, planners, estimators and surveyors in commercial.

About Morgan Sindall
Morgan Sindall Construction is an Investors in People Platinum employer providing national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets. We are one of the UK’S most successful Tier 1 contractors. As a progressive and ambitious company, our employees benefit from a safe and rewarding working environment.

We believe that talented people are key to our success. We actively encourage diversity of people and an inclusive culture where everyone feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

About the role:

You will be working within our Construction East business, where you will:

  • Coordinate all activities related to the document control procedure, including technical documents, drawings, and commercial correspondence
  • Input document data into standard registers ensuring that the information is accurate and up to date
  • Ensure that controlled copies of latest approved documents and drawings are given to the appropriate staff, sub-contractors and suppliers as applicable
  • Issue and receive controlled documentation, log issues and receivers, and create general electronic transmittals to the project, customer and suppliers
  • Assist the document control team with the issue, receipt and tracking of all engineering and supplier deliverables through to close out and handover stage
  • Endorse the corporate content management system ensuring business system continuity is met
  • Maintain accurate registers and actions lists
  • Act as focal point for all team document management matters
  • Assist with the coordination of document management across the whole project including policies, protocols and practice

Ideally you will have:

  • Previous Document Control experience
  • Knowledge of construction practices and standards
  • Knowledge in use of spreadsheets, database and job specific software such as 4Project
  • Experience setting up and using electronic document management systems
  • Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports

What are we looking for?

You will have good writing, analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage a list of tasks whilst working alone or as part of a team.

What can we offer you?

You will be part of a growing and dynamic team of people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking environment. Our employees work collectively and we actively encourage them to challenge each other to succeed.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in helping us achieve our goals. As a result, the company develops and promotes employees who share their same sense of dedication. Our strength is our people whose skills, knowledge and integrity keep us at the forefront of our industry.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Morgan Sindall Construction seeks to recruit the best person for each of our roles, based on merit alone and free from bias. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their protected characteristic.

We celebrate our diverse teams who make Morgan Sindall Construction the inclusive, collaborative and rewarding place it is to work. We hire the best in the industry, provide them the support to achieve their goals and challenge them to make a real impact on our business.

We are an equal opportunities employer, with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation.

If you are interested in furthering your career in an inclusive and supportive environment, apply to us today.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation. Our recruitment process should be accessible to all

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Recruitment Agencies: Morgan Sindall Construction has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.

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