Lead Document Controller

Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position:

Position: Lead Document Controller – Maternity Cover

Location: Open to all office locations – London, Bristol, Manchester, Leiston, Ipswich, Gloucester. Hybrid working

Contract: Fixed-Term contract (12 months)

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 7th October 2026

About the Role:

Leading a team of Document Controllers, you will drive document and records management best practice across major Sizewell C projects and contracts. Working closely with project teams, stakeholders and suppliers, you will ensure documentation is controlled, compliant and delivered efficiently throughout the project lifecycle. You will champion high standards of document management, support regulatory requirements, and help ensure information is managed effectively through Teamcenter and other project systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, issue and distribute controlled information, ensuring records remain up to date and readily available to project teams.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with document management processes, procedures and best practice.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors and suppliers regarding document issuance, control and storage.
• Carry out conformance checks on documents and drawings to ensure compliance with required formats and statuses.
• Support Project Managers in maintaining compliant and structured hard copy and electronic filing systems.
• Assist Project Managers with project close-out documentation and archiving activities.
• Identify and implement document management lessons learned from Hinkley Point C and wider industry experience.
• Manage the day-to-day activities and performance of a team of Document Controllers.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Lead Document Controller, or in a similar role, within a project environment managing engineering documentation, records and data using an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
• Experience in major project document, records and information management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook); experience with Adobe Acrobat is desirable.
• Experience within a technical or engineering environment is beneficial.
• Strong organisational and workload management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
• Self-motivated team player with an understanding of how their role influences wider project delivery and team performance.
• Good understanding of electronic file formats and the importance of accurate document control and referencing.
• Strong people management skills and experience leading document control teams.
• Able to champion document management best practice, supporting practical solutions while remaining open to alternative ideas and approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience using Teamcenter Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS).
• Knowledge and understanding of the nuclear industry and nuclear site licence requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience working with project teams and supply chain organisations.
• Experience implementing and managing document, records and information management processes, methodologies and tools within major projects.
• Understanding and practical application of quality processes relevant to document management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 19443, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and GSR Part 2 standards within a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of highly regulated industry environments.
• Nuclear industry knowledge.
• Previous responsibility for leading or supervising small teams of Document Controllers.

Why Join us?

• Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
• Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
• Flexible and hybrid working options. 

Key Competencies 

Humility 

• Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences 
• Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise 

Positivity 

• Positively challenge poor quality and performance 
• Identify solutions at the lowest possible level 
• Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward 

Respect 

• Value the rules and environment in which we operate  
• Give and receive feedback with respect  
• Embrace and engage with new people and ideas 

Solidarity 

• One team, working closely together and helping each other 
• Empowered teams always looking forward. 
• Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes 

Clarity 

• Communicate clearly and consistently  
• Promote collaboration and team alignment  
• Clearer and faster decision making  
• Drive simplification at all levels 

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.