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Document Controller

CompanyCostain Group
LocationLeiston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 11, 2026
About The Company
Costain helps to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet thrive. We shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We are organised around our customers anticipating and solving their challenges and helping to improve performance. By bringing together our unique mix of construction, consulting and digital experts we engineer and deliver sustainable, efficient and practical solutions. Our ambition is to become a net zero business by 2035, while enhancing biodiversity and natural capital, and we have plans in place to deliver this. We are committed to procure responsibly and to be an inclusive and accessible business for all, enabling us to be our best while focusing on the outcomes that we deliver for people and planet. At Costain, we have a vibrant, challenging and growing business – an environment that provides tremendous opportunities for everybody. We're looking for curious, collaborative and courageous people who'll help transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. For more information about our careers go to www.costain.com/careers Today, we employ around 3,500 people and have been named in the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023.
About the Role

Due to continued growth the position of Document Controller has become available to join our successful team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team. Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people and the planet thrive.

This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10% (that’s like free money!), a day off for your birthday and a dedicated professional development budget.

 

We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients’ needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

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Responsibilities

Document Controller is required to implement and manage processes relating to the company Document Control and Management systems. Working with the project team in order to implement and control these systems they must also manage the distribution of all documentation and ensure good relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting Project Managers with maintaining a compliant and organised document filing structure

  • Assisting the programme team by ensuring document conformance - appropriate use of templates, referencing & document formatting etc.
  • Maintain a record schedule and document distribution matrix; index and store records and documents to ensure that they are easily retrievable. Undertake regular reporting on the status of documentation to project teams & senior stakeholders.
  • Working in conjunction with Project Managers, Suppliers and Engineers, carry out activities in compliance with document and records procedures to ensure that documents and records are managed appropriately.
  • Work with Project Managers/Engineers by taking a proactive approach to status updates, maintaining the flow of documentation & important information across the project team.
  • Develop, load and maintain documents on the Asset Management Suite (AMS)/Controlled Document Management System (CDMS) to ensure that approved documents are readily available. 
  • Make registered copy holders aware of new document issues.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of document management within a project environment.
  • Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Visio and Outlook,
  • Experience of using an Electronic Document Management System to maintain documents and records.
  • Possess high standards of organisational skills, have the ability to prioritise workload
  • Able to work under pressure, a team player and self-motivated.
  • A good understanding of electronic file types and the requirement for accurate document referencing. A good knowledge of filing systems and the aim of distribution matrices, engineering and design document control and vendor data.

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

We do share individual feedback following an interview.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.


For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign

Key Skills
Document managementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAdobeVisioMicrosoft OutlookElectronic Document Management SystemOrganizational skillsData indexingRecord keepingStakeholder managementProject coordinationDocument conformanceReporting
Categories
AdministrativeConstructionEngineeringEnergyManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Pension contribution matched up to 10%Birthday day offProfessional development budget
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Document Controller is responsible for implementing and managing document control processes and systems within a project environment. They will assist project managers by maintaining filing structures, ensuring document conformance, and managing the distribution of project documentation.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
4144
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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