Lead Document Controller

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Lead Document Controller based in Thurrock, Essex.

About:
Our client is a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) solutions provider, committed to delivering innovative, high-quality engineering solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

Role overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Document Controller to manage, coordinate, and oversee all project documentation across our MEP projects. This role is critical in ensuring accurate document control processes, compliance with company and client standards, and effective communication between internal teams, consultants, and clients.
The Document Controller will take ownership of document control systems, mentor junior document controllers, and act as the central point of contact for all documentation-related matters.

Key Responsibilities
Document Control & Management

• Establish, implement, and maintain document control procedures for MEP projects
• Manage the full lifecycle of project documentation
• Ensure all documents are correctly numbered, version-controlled, approved, and distributed
• Maintain document registers and tracking logs

• Conduct regular audits of documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Act as the main point of contact for document control with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Coordinate document submissions, approvals, and responses within agreed timelines
• Support project teams by ensuring timely access to the latest approved documentation

• Lead, train, and support document control staff across projects
• Develop best practices and continuous improvements in document control processes
• Provide reporting and document status updates to project management

Required Skills & Experience
Essential

• Minimum 5 experience in document control within MEP, construction, or engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of MEP documentation workflows
• Advanced proficiency in document management systems and MS Office
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• Experience working on large-scale or multi-disciplinary MEP projects
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
• Experience managing document control teams across multiple projects

On Offer:
Competitive salary
Company car / allowance
Career progression opportunities
Training & development support
Pension scheme
Holiday entitlement
Private Health Care