Description: Job description

About Us 

Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 35 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £88.5m. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business,’ expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People, remain the same. 

Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.

About the role

The Document Controller will provide essential support to the delivery team on a single major project, overseeing the organisation, accuracy, and flow of all project documentation. They will ensure full compliance with project-specific naming conventions, revision control procedures, and approval workflows. Working closely with the Project Manager, client representatives, and subcontractors, you will help maintain efficient project governance and ensure information is issued, tracked, and stored correctly throughout the duration of the works.

Department: Mechanical  

Hours: 07:00-16:00

Location: Canary Wharf

Salary: DOE

Generally, the above hours will be flexible in line with the needs of the business. We operate a fair working policy but if any extended overtime is worked by agreement of your line manager, then overtime payment will be applicable.

Skills 

• Procore experience (essential), ideally within a main contractor environment.
• Experience using 1Breadcrumb (advantageous).
• Strong understanding of document naming conventions, revision control, structured filing, and controlled issue processes.
• Previous experience supporting document control on large, complex, or fast-paced construction projects.
• Permit management experience or familiarity with permit-to-work systems
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other standard business applications.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Comfortable adopting new digital platforms, workflows, and document management systems.

Key Roles & Responsibilities  

• Provide essential document control support to the delivery team on a major project.
• Oversee the organisation, accuracy, and flow of all project documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with project-specific naming conventions, revision control procedures, and approval workflows.
• Maintain efficient project governance through correct issuing, tracking, and storage of documentation.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, client representatives, and subcontractors to support smooth information flow.
• Support controlled issue processes and structured filing throughout the duration of the works.
• Assist with permit management or permit-to-work systems where required.

• Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme. 
• Private Healthcare. 
• Private Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.   
• Pension Scheme. 
• Length of Service reward scheme. 
• Tradepoint discount scheme. 
• Private Financial Advice. 

Salary: 0 - 0

Start Date: 25-02-2026

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If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to a successful project, we encourage you to apply.

For further information on the role please contact Cameron on 0191 917 4740