Document Controller / Site Administrator

About the role

McDermotts is seeking a highly organised Document Controller / Site Administrator to manage project documentation, site records and administrative support on a busy civil engineering site in Derby. You will act as the central point of contact for document control and site administration, ensuring that drawings, specifications and communications are handled accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, distribute, track and archive project documentation using the company’s document management system.
• Control the issue, receipt, review and storage of drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Maintain accurate revision histories, document registers, workflows and submission deadlines.
• Provide administrative support to the Site Manager, Project Manager and wider project team.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes and distribute actions.
• Handle site correspondence, weekly and monthly reports, and filing systems.
• Coordinate inductions and maintain personnel, timesheet, workforce and subcontractor records.
• Maintain health and safety, training certificates, quality assurance and other compliance documentation.

Required profile

• Proven experience in document control or site administration within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site and project managers.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus benefits.
• Full‑time, Monday‑Friday schedule (07:30 – 17:00).
• Opportunity to work on diverse groundworks and infrastructure projects.