Document Controller – M&E Construction

Location: Reading
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Contract Options: Permanent or Day Rate
Project Duration: 11–12 months, with further work available in the region

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Document Controller with 3–5 years' experience within the M&E or Building Services sector who is comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment and understands the importance of maintaining accurate, controlled project information throughout the construction lifecycle.

The successful candidate will initially support a major project expected to run for approximately 11–12 months, with further projects and ongoing opportunities available across the Reading and surrounding areas.

The role can be offered on either a permanent basis or day-rate contract, depending on experience and preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all project documentation throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Control the receipt, distribution and filing of technical documentation, drawings, specifications and project correspondence.
• Ensure document control procedures comply with company and client standards.
• Maintain document registers, revision histories and transmittals, ensuring all information is current and accurately recorded.
• Coordinate document workflows between project teams, subcontractors, consultants and clients.
• Issue revised drawings and documentation to site teams in a timely manner.
• Support Project Managers, Engineers and wider project teams with document management and reporting requirements.
• Monitor document approvals and proactively chase outstanding reviews where necessary.
• Ensure the latest approved information is readily available to project and site teams.
• Archive completed project documentation in line with company procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy and consistency across all project information.
• Assist with general project administration and reporting as required.

Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience as a Document Controller, ideally within M&E, Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services construction.
• Previous experience working on commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of document control procedures within live construction environments.
• Experience using document management systems such as Viewpoint, Asite, Aconex, Dalux, SharePoint or similar platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple document workflows simultaneously.
• A proactive and professional approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 – £45,000 per annum for the permanent position.
• Day-rate option available for suitable candidates.
• Opportunity to work on a major 11–12 month M&E construction project.
• Further projects and ongoing work available across the Reading and surrounding areas.
• Opportunity to work alongside an established project delivery team on high-profile commercial construction schemes.
• Long-term potential for the right candidate as the business continues to grow.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced M&E Document Controller looking for your next opportunity in the Reading area, we would be keen to hear from you.