NG Bailey
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Document ControllerLondon, Leeds, South - Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Salary Competitive (DOE) & Flexible Benefits Role Purpose: The Document Controller is responsible for the day-to-day control, administration, and monitoring of project information within the Common Data Environment (CDE). The role ensures that drawings, models, documents, and data are received, checked, issued, distributed, and archived correctly, so that project teams can rely on information being current, controlled, and available to the right people at the right time. Operating under the direction of the Information Manager, the Document Controller forms a core part of the Project Management team, acting as the project's information nerve centre. Done well, this role provides confidence, visibility, and early warning - not just file handling. This is an operational, delivery-focused role. While the Document Controller does not define information strategy or governance, the effectiveness of information management in practice depends on the discipline, consistency, and judgement applied in this role every day. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Common Data Environment (CDE) Operation Operate and administer project Common Data Environments in line with agreed information-management procedures. Support projects operating on widely used UK CDE platforms, which may include: Viewpoint for Projects Aconex Dalux Asite ProjectWise Ensure information moves correctly through defined states (e.g. work in progress, shared, review, approval, published), without bypassing agreed controls. Maintain clear separation between current, superseded, and archived information, ensuring teams are never exposed to outdated or unauthorised data. Information Receipt, Issue & Distribution Receive information from internal teams and external parties in line with agreed exchange procedures. Carry out initial checks to confirm that submissions are: correctly named and coded issued with the correct status and revision submitted in the correct format and location Issue and distribute information through the CDE in a controlled and auditable manner, maintaining accurate records of what was issued, when, and to whom. Prevent uncontrolled or informal issue of information that could introduce risk to programme, quality, or construction activities. Naming, Status & Revision Control Apply agreed naming conventions, status codes, and revision logic consistently across all project information. Ensure that superseded or withdrawn information is clearly identified and removed from active circulation. Maintain accurate revision histories that demonstrate the status of information at any point in time. Support project teams by identifying and correcting naming or status issues before information is released for use, protecting the project from silent errors and confusion. Information Registers, Tracking & Visibility Maintain accurate information registers, transmittals, and distribution logs within the CDE. Track what information is due, when it is expected, and from whom, in line with agreed delivery plans. Provide clear visibility to Project Managers on: information received information outstanding or late submissions at risk information awaiting review or approval Proactive Information Control & Early Warning Actively monitor information flows and identify risks such as: late or missing submissions repeated re-issues due to incorrect status or naming bottlenecks in review or approval inconsistent behaviour across suppliers Escalate emerging risks to the Information Manager early, with clear facts and supporting evidence. Support a proactive document-control culture, where information deliverables are treated with the same importance as programme activities or physical outputs. Collaboration & Project Integration Work closely with: Project Managers and Engineers External consultants and suppliers Participate in project meetings where required, providing concise updates on information status and risks. Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day information-control queries, reinforcing agreed processes calmly and consistently. Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: Essential Experience working in a document control role within design, engineering, or construction environments. Practical experience using one or more industry-standard CDE platforms. Strong understanding of controlled information workflows, including issue, review, approval, and revision. High attention to detail and confidence managing information under time pressure. Desirable Experience supporting projects operating under ISO 19650-aligned principles. Experience working across multiple projects concurrently. Familiarity with information-delivery planning and progress tracking. Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Car Allowance Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom
Document ControllerLondon, Leeds, South - Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Salary Competitive (DOE) & Flexible Benefits Role Purpose: The Document Controller is responsible for the day-to-day control, administration, and monitoring of project information within the Common Data Environment (CDE). The role ensures that drawings, models, documents, and data are received, checked, issued, distributed, and archived correctly, so that project teams can rely on information being current, controlled, and available to the right people at the right time. Operating under the direction of the Information Manager, the Document Controller forms a core part of the Project Management team, acting as the project's information nerve centre. Done well, this role provides confidence, visibility, and early warning - not just file handling. This is an operational, delivery-focused role. While the Document Controller does not define information strategy or governance, the effectiveness of information management in practice depends on the discipline, consistency, and judgement applied in this role every day. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Common Data Environment (CDE) Operation Operate and administer project Common Data Environments in line with agreed information-management procedures. Support projects operating on widely used UK CDE platforms, which may include: Viewpoint for Projects Aconex Dalux Asite ProjectWise Ensure information moves correctly through defined states (e.g. work in progress, shared, review, approval, published), without bypassing agreed controls. Maintain clear separation between current, superseded, and archived information, ensuring teams are never exposed to outdated or unauthorised data. Information Receipt, Issue & Distribution Receive information from internal teams and external parties in line with agreed exchange procedures. Carry out initial checks to confirm that submissions are: correctly named and coded issued with the correct status and revision submitted in the correct format and location Issue and distribute information through the CDE in a controlled and auditable manner, maintaining accurate records of what was issued, when, and to whom. Prevent uncontrolled or informal issue of information that could introduce risk to programme, quality, or construction activities. Naming, Status & Revision Control Apply agreed naming conventions, status codes, and revision logic consistently across all project information. Ensure that superseded or withdrawn information is clearly identified and removed from active circulation. Maintain accurate revision histories that demonstrate the status of information at any point in time. Support project teams by identifying and correcting naming or status issues before information is released for use, protecting the project from silent errors and confusion. Information Registers, Tracking & Visibility Maintain accurate information registers, transmittals, and distribution logs within the CDE. Track what information is due, when it is expected, and from whom, in line with agreed delivery plans. Provide clear visibility to Project Managers on: information received information outstanding or late submissions at risk information awaiting review or approval Proactive Information Control & Early Warning Actively monitor information flows and identify risks such as: late or missing submissions repeated re-issues due to incorrect status or naming bottlenecks in review or approval inconsistent behaviour across suppliers Escalate emerging risks to the Information Manager early, with clear facts and supporting evidence. Support a proactive document-control culture, where information deliverables are treated with the same importance as programme activities or physical outputs. Collaboration & Project Integration Work closely with: Project Managers and Engineers External consultants and suppliers Participate in project meetings where required, providing concise updates on information status and risks. Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day information-control queries, reinforcing agreed processes calmly and consistently. Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: Essential Experience working in a document control role within design, engineering, or construction environments. Practical experience using one or more industry-standard CDE platforms. Strong understanding of controlled information workflows, including issue, review, approval, and revision. High attention to detail and confidence managing information under time pressure. Desirable Experience supporting projects operating under ISO 19650-aligned principles. Experience working across multiple projects concurrently. Familiarity with information-delivery planning and progress tracking. Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Car Allowance Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom
Sewell Wallis Ltd
City, Sheffield
Sewell Wallis is working on an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor looking to make their first move in-house with a high-growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll gain broad exposure across the organisation and play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making from day one. As the Legal Advisor, you will provide advice to internal stakeholders across a range of matters, including commercial contracts, employment, data protection, governance, and regulatory compliance and will identify, assess and mitigate legal risks whilst liaising and working with specialist external law firms to enable you to provide and execute recommendations. This position is ideal for an NQ Solicitor coming from private practice who is keen to move into a commercial, business-facing role and offers full support and the opportunity to build a long-term in-house career. What will you be doing? Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of legal documents and agreements Support the development, implementation and monitoring of legal policies and procedures Support dispute resolution, including managing external legal counsel where required Monitor changes in legislation and case law and assess their impact on the organisation Deliver legal training and guidance to managers and employees as needed Maintain accurate legal records and documentation Promote a culture of legal compliance and ethical conduct across the organisation Advise on risk allocation, including: Indemnities, limitations of liability and warranties and representations Managing outsourcing, insourcing and re-tendering arrangements Managing supplier contracts to include compliance and advising on supplier performance issues . What skills will you need? Qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent legal qualification) Post-qualification experience in a relevant legal environment (in-house or private practice) Sound knowledge of UK law, particularly contract and employment law Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide commercial and pragmatic legal advice Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial awareness What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enviable Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Sue Wallis. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Sewell Wallis is working on an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor looking to make their first move in-house with a high-growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll gain broad exposure across the organisation and play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making from day one. As the Legal Advisor, you will provide advice to internal stakeholders across a range of matters, including commercial contracts, employment, data protection, governance, and regulatory compliance and will identify, assess and mitigate legal risks whilst liaising and working with specialist external law firms to enable you to provide and execute recommendations. This position is ideal for an NQ Solicitor coming from private practice who is keen to move into a commercial, business-facing role and offers full support and the opportunity to build a long-term in-house career. What will you be doing? Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of legal documents and agreements Support the development, implementation and monitoring of legal policies and procedures Support dispute resolution, including managing external legal counsel where required Monitor changes in legislation and case law and assess their impact on the organisation Deliver legal training and guidance to managers and employees as needed Maintain accurate legal records and documentation Promote a culture of legal compliance and ethical conduct across the organisation Advise on risk allocation, including: Indemnities, limitations of liability and warranties and representations Managing outsourcing, insourcing and re-tendering arrangements Managing supplier contracts to include compliance and advising on supplier performance issues . What skills will you need? Qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent legal qualification) Post-qualification experience in a relevant legal environment (in-house or private practice) Sound knowledge of UK law, particularly contract and employment law Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide commercial and pragmatic legal advice Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial awareness What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enviable Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Sue Wallis. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
