Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM Infrastructure. We are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller.

The Senior Document Controller is responsible for managing and overseeing the documentation process to ensure all project and organizational documents are controlled, stored, and maintained efficiently and securely. This role involves supervising document control staff, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and supporting project teams with document-related requirements.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Making Possible

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Oversee the daily activities of the document control team to ensure accurate document management.
• Develop and implement document control procedures and best practices.
• Manage the creation, revision, distribution, and archiving of project and corporate documents.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure document flow and traceability.
• Maintain and administer document control systems, including electronic and physical filing systems.
• Train and mentor junior document control staff.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure document integrity and compliance.
• Support project reporting requirements by preparing document status reports and metrics.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given.

What do you bring to the role?

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Information Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in document control, preferably in industries such as construction, oil & gas, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of document control standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Proficiency with document management software (e.g., Aconex, SharePoint, Documentum).
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in training and supervising junior staff.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The Application Process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.