Document Controller
GB
About the role
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing and improving.
As Document Controller you will provide document control for complex, multi-site projects to ensure the delivery of compliant and traceable project documentation.
You’ll be the interface with the Main Works Contractor’s document controller and systems to ensure that all contractual documents are correctly administered in compliance with National Grid’s policies and procedures.
Ensuring that all documents are reviewed, approved, and that changes are identified and updated, you’ll distribute documents to relevant parties, making sure that documentation is controlled and traceable to form part of an audit trail. In addition, you’ll administer the SharePoint site.
Ideally based in the Southwest of England, you’ll mostly be working from home, with a requirement to work from the office in Hewish, Somerset, at least once a month. Occasional travel to sites for visits will be required.
What you'll need
You’ll be highly computer literate and have experience in the use and application of standard MS applications; in particular, SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Extensive experience in the use of Common Data Environments (CDE) and/or collaboration software is key as is experience of project delivery and using naming conventions and metadata in document control.
Experience and Knowledge of project handover records and requirements would be an advantage as well as an awareness of: Construction contract environment, including contractual terms of conditions and processes.
You’ll also have proven planning and processing management skills and organisational skills.
What's in it for you?
A competitive salary between £33,100– £37,000 – dependent on capability
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car, and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
More Information
This advert closes on 9th May 2024 however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.
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