Document Controller

About the role

The Document Controller will manage the Common Data Environment for several projects/one project ensuring all project information is available and up to date on the digital systems in use (BIM360, SharePoint, Client EDMS). They will encourage collaborative working, information exchange and aid the project team throughout.

Responsible for establishing governance and assuring data and information flow to and from Balfour Beatty (BIM 360 Docs), Client common data environments, and Subcontractor systems.

What you'll be doing

• Work to the Project Information Plan and Asset Information Plan set out at project start up.


• Assist with the set-up of projects in BIM 360 NextGen (folders, users rights, workflows).


• Assist the Information Manager with the roll out of BIM 360 to newly identified projects and complete support training and visits.


• Assist the Document Control manager with implementation and ongoing use of BIM360 on the project(s).


• Assist Project Team Members in assembling information for Project Outputs and reporting.


• Enable reliable information exchange through a common data environment


• Enable integration and co-ordination of information within the Information Model


• Assure delivery of information exchanges

Who we're looking for

• Background and understanding of a variety of engineering projects and processes.


• Understands and has experience working with Document Control/Management


• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationships skills.


• Experience using BIM 360 Docs


• Experience and understanding of site based Operational business processes and practices.


• knowledge of Engineering applications and their associated data structures


• An awareness of the Utilities / Power / Construction industry.


• A working knowledge of an Engineering Drawing Office, Design Office and document control processes.


• A working knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools, processes and practices.

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's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We're looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com