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Lead Document Controller

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Thurrock

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Lead Document Controller based in Thurrock, Essex.

About:
 Our client is a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) solutions provider, committed to delivering innovative, high-quality engineering solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

Role overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Document Controller to manage, coordinate, and oversee all project documentation across our MEP projects. This role is critical in ensuring accurate document control processes, compliance with company and client standards, and effective communication between internal teams, consultants, and clients.
The Document Controller will take ownership of document control systems, mentor junior document controllers, and act as the central point of contact for all documentation-related matters.

Key Responsibilities
Document Control & Management

Establish, implement, and maintain document control procedures for MEP projects
Manage the full lifecycle of project documentation
Ensure all documents are correctly numbered, version-controlled, approved, and distributed
Maintain document registers and tracking logs
Conduct regular audits of documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
Act as the main point of contact for document control with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
Coordinate document submissions, approvals, and responses within agreed timelines
Support project teams by ensuring timely access to the latest approved documentation
Lead, train, and support document control staff across projects
Develop best practices and continuous improvements in document control processes
Provide reporting and document status updates to project managementRequired Skills & Experience
Essential

Minimum 5 experience in document control within MEP, construction, or engineering environments
Strong knowledge of MEP documentation workflows
Advanced proficiency in document management systems and MS Office
Excellent organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail and accuracyDesirable

Experience working on large-scale or multi-disciplinary MEP projects
Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
Experience managing document control teams across multiple projectsOn Offer:
Competitive salary
 Company car / allowance
 Career progression opportunities
 Training & development support
 Pension scheme
 Holiday entitlement
 Private Health Care

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