Engineering Document Control Specialist

Job Title: Trainee Document Controller
Department: ASTI Fort Augustus Project – Engineering
Reports To: Senior Document Controller
The Technical Clerk / Trainee Document Controller plays a key role in supporting the site engineering and project management teams by maintaining the flow of project documentation. This role ensures that engineers, project managers, and site personnel are always working with the most current and accurate versions of drawings, specifications, and data sheets.
Document Management & Control
Receive, check, and register incoming project documents and drawings in accordance with project procedures.
Support regular document revision and version control checks across site documentation.
Technical & Administrative Support
Prepare and issue work packs and technical documentation sets for construction and installation teams.
Assist with the preparation of project progress charts, registers, and documentation trackers.
Support engineers with the collection, verification, and collation of technical data.
Assist the Senior Document Controller in resolving document control queries or inconsistencies.
Provide general administrative and document-related support to the site team as required.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure all documentation processes align with project quality standards and document control procedures.
Assist in audits or quality checks related to document control activities.
Travel: Occasional travel within the UK may be required.
Previous experience in a document control, technical administration, or similar clerical role, or NVQ Level 3 / A-level equivalent qualification.
Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience in a document control or project support role within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with document management systems (EDMS) or databases.
Basic knowledge of engineering terminology or project workflows.
Awareness of quality management and control procedures.