South West Water
Document Controller
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South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.
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Document Controller
Join South West Water’s Strategic Resource Options (SRO) Programme
Exeter or Bristol HQ | Hybrid Working | Full-time
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Document Controller to support the successful delivery of the SRO programme - a major infrastructure programme. As a key member of the programme team, you will play a critical role in ensuring project information, documentation, and governance processes are managed to the highest standards.
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a complex, high-profile project, collaborating with programme leadership, technical specialists, contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure information flows efficiently, accurately, and compliantly throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure documents are correctly uploaded, classified, version controlled, and compliant with project standards.
- Manage project documentation within Autodesk Forma (previously Autodesk Construction Cloud) and other document management systems
- Coordinate document reviews, approvals, workflows, transmittals, and stakeholder submissions.
- Monitor workflow progress and proactively resolve documentation issues.
- Prepare, compile, and distribute project reports, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Support the continuous improvement of document control and information management processes.
- Provide administrative support to programme leadership, including diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking.
- Maintain accurate records and audit trails to support governance, compliance, and quality standards.
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Essential
- Proven experience as a Document Controller, Technical Administrator, or similar role within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or major project environments.
- Strong document management and information control experience.
- Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.
- Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
Desirable
- Experience working on major capital projects within utilities, water, civil engineering, or regulated environments.
- Hands-on experience with Autodesk Forma (previously Autodesk Construction Cloud) Aconex, ProjectWise, Viewpoint, or similar Common Data Environment platforms.
- Understanding of ISO 19650 information management principles.
- Experience working with technical drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
- Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification in Document Control, Information Management, or Autodesk Forma (previously Autodesk Construction Cloud)
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At South West Water, We Believe In Rewarding Our People For Their Hard Work And Dedication. As Our Document Controller On The SRO Programme, You’ll Enjoy
- Competitive Salary – Based on experience and expertise
- Annual Bonus Scheme – Rewarding performance
- Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for your future
- Healthcare Benefits – Including private healthcare and wellbeing support
- Professional Development – Ongoing training and career progression
- Employee Discounts – Across a range of services
- Generous Annual Leave – Supporting your work-life balance
Closing Date: 26th July 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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