Document Controller / Project Administrator – Construction & Engineering

Location: Swansea, South Wales
Salary: £32,000–£38,000 per annum
Working Arrangement: Full-Time, Fully Site-Based

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an organised and detail-oriented Document Controller / Project Administrator to join an established contractor working on a substantial civil engineering project in South Wales.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Document Controller or a capable administrator looking to develop their career within a technical project environment.

Previous construction experience is desirable but not essential. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, compliance, project administration or other technical environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate project documentation, organising technical information and supporting the smooth running of document control processes.

Training and support will be available, so we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

Please note: This is a fully site-based position. Hybrid and remote working are not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation, ensuring information is accurate, organised and readily accessible.

• Maintain document registers, trackers, spreadsheets and electronic filing systems.

• Coordinate the receipt, distribution and tracking of technical drawings, reports and project correspondence.

• Collate and organise quality assurance (QA) documentation and supporting records.

• Ensure documents are correctly filed, updated and issued in accordance with project procedures.

• Monitor outstanding documentation and follow up with relevant team members.

• Maintain accurate document revision records and assist with version control.

• Support engineers, supervisors and project managers with technical information and documentation requirements.

• Assist with preparing documentation for project reporting, inspections and handovers.

• Provide general project administration support as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in document control, project administration, technical administration, quality administration or a similar role.

• Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Experience maintaining accurate records, databases, spreadsheets or electronic filing systems.

• Ability to collate, organise and manage information from multiple sources.

• Good communication skills and confidence liaising with different members of a project team.

• A methodical, proactive and reliable approach to work.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and maintain accuracy in a busy environment.

• Willingness to learn new systems, processes and technical terminology.

• Ability to work on site in the Port Talbot area, Monday to Friday.

Desirable but Not Essential

• Previous experience within construction, civil engineering, manufacturing or another technical industry.

• Familiarity with electronic document management systems (EDMS).

• Experience handling QA documentation, technical drawings or compliance records.

• Experience supporting engineering or project management teams.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £32,000–£38,000 per annum.

• Opportunity to work on a substantial civil engineering project.

• Training and support from experienced colleagues.

• Opportunity to develop specialist document control and technical administration skills.

• Varied responsibilities within an established project team.

Apply Now

If you are an organised, detail-oriented administrator with experience managing documentation, records or technical information, we would be keen to hear from you.

You do not need previous construction experience to be considered. Candidates from engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, compliance and project administration backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your CV or contact Elite Construction Talent for a confidential discussion.