BDP
Senior Document Controller
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About the role
BDP are seeking a Senior Document Controller to work out of one of our studios, serving projects across the business. You will give advice to teams and clients and provide management of documentation throughout projects from creation to retention to ensure compliance with company, corporate and statutory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Register and action all project documentation on the chosen document management system
- Ensure that all documentation is issued according to the relevant standards
- Conduct a check on all documentation passing through Document Control to ensure documents meet the relevant protocols i.e., document numbers, revisions etc
- Apply quality standards, procedures & processes for the company and the department
- Support the development of document control procedures and processes contained within the company Document Management System
- Assist in audits when required
- Attend project meetings if required to gain understanding of the project and learn what KPIs are required regarding documentation
- Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal staff members at all levels.
- Assist with or lead the allocation of workload across a small BDP wide document control team.
- Any additional tasks as requested by the profession manager
Software used includes:
- Aconex
- Asite
- Newforma
- 4 Projects
- Dalux
- Other systems as required
About us
BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.
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We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.
Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.
We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.
About you
You will have relevant experience being a Document Controller within the design and/or construction industry - along with:
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Awareness of ISO19650 standards applicable to document control
- Good level of English language (written and spoken communication)
- Ability to manage own time scales and workload
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to interact and communicate with people at all levels within the business
- Ability to communicate effectively with Clients and partner consultants.
- Ability to work collaboratively with document controllers across offices as part of the wider document control team
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This is a full-time, permanent position. Hybrid working of 3 days in the studio minimum can be considered. Flexibility is required to reach deadlines.
BDP offers
In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.
We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.
We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.
To find out more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.
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