GEL Engineering
Document Controller
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Document Controller – Water Industry
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Location: Mogden Sewerage Treatment Works, Twickenham
GEL Engineering Ltd – Secure Your Future Within a Growing Water Industry
GEL Engineering Ltd is a leading engineering business delivering specialist solutions across the UK water industry. With significant investment continuing across the sector, the future of water and wastewater infrastructure is both exciting and secure, creating fantastic opportunities for talented individuals to develop their careers.
We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Document Controller to join our growing team and support the successful delivery of our water and wastewater projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a company that values quality, teamwork and innovation. At GEL Engineering, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a supportive, enjoyable and family-focused working environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Laptop & Mobile Phone
- Company Pension
- Life Insurance (4x Salary)
- 33 Days Holiday, increasing to 38 Days with Length of Service
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Support through Mindful Employer Plus
- Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Leave
- Career Progression Pathway
- Adaptable and enjoyable Work-Life Balance
- GELFest – Our annual family summer festival (with bigger ambitions every year!)
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Role Outline
As Document Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring project information is accurately managed, maintained and distributed throughout the lifecycle of our water and wastewater projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Clients, you will ensure that all documentation is controlled in line with company procedures, client requirements and industry standards. You will provide essential support to project teams by maintaining accurate records, improving document management processes and ensuring information is available when and where it is needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full document control process across multiple water industry projects.
- Upload, review, distribute and maintain project documentation through electronic document management systems.
- Ensure all drawings, reports, specifications, permits and records are correctly controlled and tracked.
- Maintain document registers, trackers and project filing systems.
- Assist with the preparation of project handover documentation and O&M manuals.
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure information flow is maintained.
- Maintain compliance with company processes, quality procedures and client requirements.
- Support continuous improvement of document management systems and processes.
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Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Document Controller, ideally within engineering, construction, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
- Experience using document management systems.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
- Experience working within a project-based environment.
- Knowledge of quality systems and document control procedures.
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Right to Work in the UK on a permanent basis.
By joining GEL Engineering, you will become part of a business delivering essential infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK. We provide our teams with the support, development opportunities and stability needed to build a successful and rewarding career.
If you are looking for a new opportunity where your skills and contribution are valued, we would love to hear from you.
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