Document Controller- Energy & Natural Resource (CB)

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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We are seeking an experienced Document Controller to support the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of major construction and electrical infrastructure projects. This role is both varied and integral to project success, involving close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring the smooth, accurate flow of controlled project information.

The ideal candidate will bring strong document management expertise, excellent organisation skills, and confidence working within fast-paced engineering or construction environments. Candidates will be required to be present in our client office in Glasgow or Perth for 2/3 days per week.

Job Objectives 

As the document controller you will be responsible for:

• Manage and maintain project document registers, revision control, and controlled filing systems within the CDE/EDMS.
• Ensure accurate flow, quality, and compliance of drawings and technical documents in line with project, client, and regulatory standards (H&S, Quality, CDM).
• Coordinate document submissions, approvals, RFIs, and information exchanges with designers, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Perform document quality checks, ensuring correct metadata, formatting, and adherence to naming conventions and IM protocols.
• Provide CDE/EDMS user support, including training, guidance, and resolution of file, workflow, or access issues.
• Maintain user access matrices, workflows, container configuration, and system integrity across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage documentation required for audits, inspections, commissioning, and final handover.
• Support site and engineering teams by ensuring timely access to accurate, up‑to‑date project information and structured archives.

Essential

• Proven experience as a Document Controller within construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of leading CDE/EDMS platforms (e.g., Aconex, ViewPoint/4P, Asite, ProjectWise).
• Understanding of ISO 19650 standards, with excellent organisation skills to manage high-volume documentation.
• Strong communication skills, able to work independently and build effective relationships with multi‑disciplinary teams, clients, and contractors.

Desirable

• Experience adapting or developing EDMS workflows to meet evolving project requirements.
• Previous experience in a site‑based environment and familiarity with electrical infrastructure projects.
• Ability to support BIM‑related processes and interface with 3D model data (if required).
• Willingness to learn and further develop broader information management skills.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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