Document Controller

Wates ↗
Stevenage, England, England £27k – £35k / yr Full Time 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Posted: 2026-07-10
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Full Job Description

The Vacancy

We have a new opportunity for a Document Controller to join our Wates Living Space team on a fixed term contract for 6 months


Key Accountabilities will include:


  • Maintain, issue and distribute controlled copies of information ensuring compliance with all aspects of the design management procedures
  • Liaise with designers and specialist suppliers on queries regarding issues of information
  • Provide training to participants, designers and specialist suppliers on the project on how to use the drawing management system
  • Check information on drawings and troubleshoot any problems to do with the drawing management system and peripherals
  • Use document management and other management/collaboration tools as necessary to meet project requirements


We are looking for
an experienced document controller with knowledge of contract documentation, environmental legislation and issues, risk management and life cycle cost; preferably gained within a similar environment


To be successful in this role
you will have a keen eye for detail with exceptional organisational skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, along with a “can do” approach.

Work for Wates

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.

Awards

BEST PROJECT

Inside Housing Development Awards

WINNER

2022 Construction News Awards Winner

GOLD AWARD

Investors in People 2022

GOLD AWARD

Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards

TOP 50 EMPLOYERS

2022 Top 50 Employers for Women

WINNER

2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

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📋 Job Overview

Company Wates
Location Stevenage, England, England
Salary £27k – £35k / yr
Job Type Full Time
Posted 2026-07-10
Deadline 2026-09-10
Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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