Senior/Lead Document Controller

Company: Kenna Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for anExperiencedSenior Document Controllerto join a leading Tier 1 construction contractor.Initially, you will support two major healthcare projects before transitioning to focus on one flagship scheme valued at approximately250m.

This role is ideal for a document control professional with experience working on large-scale construction projects and a strong understanding of Common Data Environments (CDEs), particularlyViewpoint 4PandAconex.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, manage and maintain project document control systems and procedures.
  • Ensure all project documentation complies with company, client and project standards.
  • Quality check document naming conventions and metadata prior to upload into the CDE.
  • Coordinate technical documents, drawings, commercial correspondence and transmittals.
  • Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors and project teams to ensure smooth document workflows.
  • Provide training and support to consultants and subcontractors using the CDE.
  • Assist with the collection of as-built information and compilation of O&M manuals.
  • Maintain accurate document registers, action logs and distribution lists.
  • Support document audits, quality checks and project handover requirements.
  • Attend live construction sites to undertake progress photography.
  • Archive, retrieve and store documentation in accordance with company procedures.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as aSenior Document Controllerwithin aTier 1 Main Contractorenvironment.
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience ofViewpoint 4PandAconex.
  • Experiencesetting up and managingdocument control systems on major projects.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple project demands.
  • Strong IT skills, including spreadsheets, databases, document management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records, produce reports and ensure document compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Posted: July 20th, 2026