About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Document Controller to join our Regional Civils business unit, based in Redcar. This is a key role supporting project delivery by managing and controlling project information from pre-construction through to completion and archiving.

You'll work closely with project teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and managed in line with Balfour Beatty's governance and digital standards.

What you'll be doing

• Managing and controlling all project document workflows, including registration, storage, distribution and archiving
• Maintaining internal and external document registers, ensuring alignment and version control
• Executing document control workflows and transmittal processes using Business Collaborator, SharePoint and other digital platforms
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, clients and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate information exchange
• Managing confidential records in line with project and company requirements
• Creating templates and ensuring documentation is correctly formatted and compliant
• Supporting the compilation, control and submission of Quality and H&S handover documentation
• Providing reporting and information to support project KPIs, governance and scheduling obligations
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in document control systems and processes
• Supporting project teams with training and guidance on document control requirements

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Proven experience in a Document Controller role, ideally within construction, civils or engineering
• Proficiency in document control systems and digital information management platforms
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office / O365
• Basic understanding of BIM and digital construction tools
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a project team

Desirable

• Experience across a variety of project types
• Knowledge of Business Collaborator or similar EDMS platforms
• Full UK driving licence

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com