Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.
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
We are 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:
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
About the role
Balfour Beatty are currently looking for a Document Controller to join our Living Places team based in Southampton
Within this role you'll support the design manager, project team, supply chain and others to manage documentation and implement the systems to ensure information is adequately controlled and shared from preconstruction through to completion and archiving.
What you'll be doing
As a Document Controller you'll:
* Project admin for Business Collaborator.
* Identify the contractual requirements in relation to document control.
* Work to continuously improve and enhance procedures and systems utilised for document control.
* Liaise with project teams to ensure they have a full understanding of document control and system procedures and provide training and instruction as required such that documentation control requirements are met.
* Provide appropriate input to the development, documentation and ongoing maintenance of the Information Management Plan to meet relevant requirements (i.e. ISO 9001).
* Provide feedback such that the Design Manager is fully aware of all documentation issues.
* Manage systems (Business Collaborator, SharePoint, Autodesk BIM360 Field) such that all documentation is stored efficiently and can be accessed at all times.
* Provide proactive support working collaboratively with the project team to ensure the document control systems are effectively implemented including:
o Issue document numbers to relevant parties in accordance with the project requirements;
o Quality check incoming documents (e.g. from designers) in line with the document control procedure);
o Ensure documentation contains the appropriate metadata for tractability retrieval and audit purposes;
o Provide document support to ensure information is issued and maintained in an efficient and accessible controlled manner;
o Support the review / approval process, including the collation, distribution and close-out of comments;
o Support implementation of other relevant procedures (i.e. TQ/RFI Database)
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are recommended:
* Experience using IT systems used for document control (Business Collaborator, SharePoint, Autodesk BIM360 Field).
* Previous Document Controller experience within construction industry.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Basic understanding of BIM Level 2.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with all levels of the organisation.
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
Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.
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
We are 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:
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
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares 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 Disability Confident .