Document Controller

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Volkerwessels Uk
Leading multidisciplinary contractor delivering engineering & construction solutions across UK sectors.
Manage and control project documents for civil engineering renewals.
18 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Rail
Highways
Aviation
Ports
Defence
Energy
Water
Role
What you would be doing
document control
project support
resource management
client services

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

As the Document Controller you will support the project teams and administration teams with all aspects of the document management process.

What you bring
document control
asite
it skills
civil engineering
communication

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Document Controller to work on the Southern Renewals Enterprise. The project will total 5+5 years of multiple individual schemes across Network Rail's Southern Route (Kent, Sussex & Wessex).

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

  • Experience in Document Control software (Asite experience would be preferable)
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Experience within civil engineering / construction
  • Clear and effective communication skills
Benefits

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

  • Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
  • Life Assurance
  • Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • 24/7 Virtual GP service
  • Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
  • Private medical care
  • Mental health, physical health, and financial support
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Option to buy additional annual leave
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
€5 billion parent
European backing
Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.
ÂŁ700M turnover
Annual revenue
Achieves a ÂŁ700 million annual turnover, reflecting its significant role in the UK infrastructure sector.
  • Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots.
  • Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects.
  • Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes.
  • Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery.
  • Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale.
  • A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity: We are open and honest; our business is ethically and morally strong and each of us is accountable.
  • Passion: We are committed in heart and mind and enjoy what we do.
  • Innovation: We strive to be ahead of the game by continually improving the way we do things for ourselves and our clients.
  • Collaboration: We collaborate in all aspects of our business, we work as a team to take advantage of our collective genius so that we succeed together.
  • Winning: We never settle for second best; we always deliver high quality work and we strive to exceed expectation.
Environment + Sustainability
2035 Net Zero
Emissions Target
Targeting Net Zero for Scope 1, 2, and controllable Scope 3 emissions by 2035, with full Net Zero across all emissions by 2050.
84% Electric Fleet
Sustainable Transportation
84% of the company car fleet is electric or hybrid, reducing carbon footprint significantly.
197 Tonnes Recycled
COâ‚‚ Savings Through Recycling
Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of COâ‚‚ emissions.
70% COâ‚‚ Reduction
Emissions Goal
Aiming to reduce COâ‚‚ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.
  • Signatory to the Science Based Targets Initiative 'Business Ambition to 1.5°C'.
  • Aiming for zero-waste construction sites; using circular economy principles to minimise waste.
  • Committed to 10% year-on-year carbon offsetting from 2025, full offset by 2035.
  • Operating under externally verified Planet Mark certification.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Three key EDI objectives delivered via eight focus groups covering leadership, recruitment, governance, supply‑chain and stakeholder engagement.
  • Operational engagement tailored to drive inclusive behaviours and awareness.
  • EDI education and coaching for all levels; EDI Champions as peer support and advocates.
  • Recruitment & retention focus on attracting diverse talent and ensuring equal opportunities.
  • Governance via policies, leadership accountability and strategic oversight.
  • Suppliers engaged to align on EDI values and collaborate on diversity progress.
  • Stakeholder and community engagement embed EDI within wider People‑Planet‑Purpose framework.
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