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Posted 01 August, 2026

Senior Document Controller

BAM UK & Ireland
Aberdeen, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Building a sustainable tomorrow\n

BAM are currently looking to recruit a Senior Document Controller to join our EGL2 Peterhead team. Being part of this team, you will play a key part in delivering large civil engineering projects which will provide critical infrastructure to enable future, renewable developments across Scotland.

Your team\n
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  • BAM operates a flexible working policy. A living away allowance will be provided for working away from home along with other package benefits.
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  • The expectation is for this role to be based out of our Peterhead site office however, if required, hybrid working options can be discussed with the successful candidate.
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Making Possible\n

As Senior Document Controller, you will be responsible for the following:

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  • Supporting and guiding the site document controllers with daily tasks
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  • Review and implement new and existing processes with the Document Control Manager and discipline leads.
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  • Establish and maintain accurate computer and paper-based document filing systems and records, ensuring distributed information is logged.
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  • Review and distribute documents in line with agreed departmental procedures ensuring responses, where required, are received in line with review periods and distributed to the correct team members once received.
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  • Carry out regular audits of the CDE folders and uploaded information, challenging discrepancies when necessary.
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  • Support the production and coordination of handover packages.
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  • Conduct periodic archiving.
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  • Provide training and support to all users of the CDE to ensure processes and standards are being adhered to.
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  • Work with the other EGL2 Document Controllers to ensure document control procedures are kept up to date, are aligned and any changes are driven out to the teams.
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  • Build relationships with Document Controllers from our JV Partner and Client to support collaborative working.
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  • Remain up to date with all company policies and procedures, industry legislation and guidance applicable to your subject field.
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What do you bring to the role?\n
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  • Successful experience of working in document control, preferably within the construction industry (highways/rail/energy etc), either currently in a senior role or as a document controller looking to advance in their career.
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  • A self-starting, motivated and analytic individual who is able to work independently and as part of a team.
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  • Experience working within a Common Data Environment (CDE), i.e. Autodesk Forma, BIM360, Aconex, ViewPoint for Projects.
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  • Experience working in handover stages of a project.
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  • An understanding of ISO 19650 and how it is applied to projects.
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  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of operating IT systems, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
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Whats in it for you?\n
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  • Competitive salary
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  • Company car or Car Allowance
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  • A wide range of family-friendly policies
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  • 8 % matched pension contributions
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  • Private healthcare
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  • Life assurance
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  • 26 days holiday
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  • 2 wellbeing days
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  • 1 volunteering day
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  • Personal and professional development
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