Document Controller | Engineering Projects & Asset Handover | Oxford (On-site)
BioTalent are partnered with a growing organisation in Oxford delivering complex engineering and facilities projects, alongside managing operational assets.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
They are looking for a Document Controller who understands engineering environments, not just admin processes.
This role sits at the centre of project delivery, supporting everything from live builds through to handover and long-term asset documentation.
The Role
You will take ownership of engineering documentation across multiple projects and operational assets, ensuring everything from drawings to O&M manuals is accurate, controlled, and ready for handover. You’ll be working directly with engineers and contractors, dealing with real-world project pressure, incomplete information, and tight timelines.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
- Managing engineering drawings, technical documents, and revision control
- Owning document control processes across active projects
- Coordinating O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and handover packs
- Administering and improving the electronic Document Management System (DMS)
- Working closely with engineers, contractors, and facilities teams to chase and validate documentation
- Supporting project handover and asset documentation readiness
- Driving improvements in document workflows, structure, and standards
- Ensuring documentation is audit-ready and aligned to project requirements
What We’re Looking For
You’ve likely worked as a:
- Document Controller
- Engineering Document Controller
- Project Document Controller
Within:
- Engineering projects
- Construction / infrastructure
- Facilities or asset-heavy environments
More importantly:
- You understand O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and project handover requirements
- You’re used to working with engineers and contractors, not just internal teams
- You’re comfortable managing large volumes of technical documentation under pressure
- You’ve used DMS platforms and worked with CAD drawing control
This role suits someone who enjoys structure, but can also handle the reality of live engineering projects.
Why This Role
- Exposure to real engineering and facilities projects, not just admin workflows
- Central role in project delivery and handover
- Opportunity to improve and shape document control systems
- Stable, growing environment with ongoing project activity
Location
Oxford, on-site.
Candidates must be able to commute or relocate. xwzovoh UK right to work required.
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