The Vacancy

We are seeking an experienced Document Controller to join our team working within WPS Planned Works. This is an exciting opportunity to support a new social housing partner delivering Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) works.

You will play a key role in managing and maintaining accurate documentation across multiple projects, ensuring compliance and smooth delivery. The role will be primarily office-based, with occasional travel to sites as and when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project documentation in line with company standards and client requirements.
• Ensure all documents are correctly filed, version-controlled, and easily accessible.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to manage document flow.
• Monitor compliance with document control procedures and resolve discrepancies.
• Support audits and reporting by providing accurate documentation records.

Requirements

• Previous experience in document control within construction, housing, or planned works environments.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel to sites when required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects improving social housing standards.
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

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