Document Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026.
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow or Perth whilst other SSER locations can be considered.
Salary: £31,600 - £47,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Are you an organised and detail-focusedDocument Controller looking to contribute to major infrastructure projects that support the UK's transition to net zero? We're seeking a proactive individual to manage, control and coordinate project documentation across a large-scale, game changing capital projects, ensuring project information is accurate, accessible and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Working closely with project teams, contractors and external partners, you'll play a key role in supporting project delivery by maintaining robust document management processes and driving continuous improvement across our document control systems.
You will
- Manage and control project documentation, ensuring it is recorded, reviewed, distributed and maintained in accordance with project procedures.
- Coordinate documentation received from contractors and third parties, carrying out quality checks and ensuring information is available to project stakeholders when needed.
- Maintain document registers and provide regular reporting on document status, progress and outstanding actions.
- Support the administration, training and ongoing use of the electronic document management system (EDMS), helping users get the most from the platform.
- Build strong relationships across project teams and contractor organisations while identifying opportunities to improve document management processes and ways of working.
You have
- Experience working as a Document Controller within large engineering, construction, utilities or major capital project environments.
- A strong understanding of document control systems, governance processes and engineering documentation management.
- Experience working with contractors, suppliers and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project setting.
- Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A continuous improvement mindset and a collaborative approach that values different perspectives and ways of working.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.
We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.
Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping lead the transition to a clean, reliable electricity system.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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