Document Controller

The vacancy is for an experienced Document Controller to join the WPS Planned Works team. This role supports a new social housing partner delivering the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) works. The position is primarily office‑based, with occasional travel to sites as required.

• Maintain and update project documentation in line with company standards and client requirements.
• Ensure all documents are correctly filed, version‑controlled, and easily accessible.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to manage document flow.
• Monitor compliance with document control procedures and resolve discrepancies.
• Support audits and reporting by providing accurate documentation records.

• Previous experience in document control within construction, housing, or planned works environments.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel to sites when required.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects improving social housing standards.
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities.

Applicants will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

Apply now to join Wates, one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’, and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.