London, UK
Document controller
at BPTW
BPTW is seeking a document controller to join its team in London.
The practice
BPTW is an established design-led practice with a successful track record of delivering large-scale schemes and a market leader in sustainable design, working in the residential, urban design and mixed-use sectors.
We have a commitment to design quality and a passion for creating beautiful places for people. Our 120-strong team works in an interactive and creative studio environment which enables BPTW to deliver holistic solutions to planning and design challenges. Our culture of openness encourages creativity and a flow of ideas, enabling our teams to create aspirational buildings and deliver award-winning schemes.
We are an AJ100-listed, RTPI, RIBA and CIAT Chartered practice and have been recognised as one of the top 50 employers in the UK by Building Magazine’s Good Employer Guide over multiple years. Working alongside leading developers, housing associations, local authorities and private clients, our philosophy is centred on creating homes and places that transform people’s lives.
The studio
Our studio is based in the vibrant and historical centre of Greenwich, a World Heritage Site with the fantastic Cutty Sark, Royal Naval College and Greenwich Park close by. Along with the renowned Greenwich market, there is a range of shops, restaurants, gyms, nurseries and many other useful amenities nearby, making Greenwich a fantastic location to work. Our office is close to major transport routes and a 10-minute commute to central London.
The role
We are looking for a diligent document controller to join our document control team. Our document control team play an important role in maintaining the accuracy of our document control and information management systems. They ensure that our work adheres to QA and BIM procedures and work across multiple projects daily. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have outstanding attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Experience of working within an architectural practice would be preferred but we would be open to considering those with comparable experience, for example in construction.
The offer
We are a sociable practice and take the development and well-being of our staff seriously. We offer scope for career development and excellent benefits, including a health scheme, cycle to work scheme, annual bonuses and salary reviews, medical cover, pension contribution and regular social events. The salary for this role is between £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer with an active equality, diversity and inclusion agenda, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Key responsibilities:
- accurately updating, maintaining and auditing document control system and file structures to ensure adherence to QA and BIM standards
- accurately filing, uploading and downloading drawings and associated documents to internal and external information management systems
- ensuring architectural teams adhere to document management, CAD/Revit and BIM standards/procedures
- keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing project information, including collating and uploading project team comments
- Revit/CAD, translating files to other formats and preparing them for external use
- using Dynamo to extract data from Revit files
- creating Excel templates for practice use
- produce project programmes using Microsoft Project
- undertake internal audits for our ISO9001 accreditation
- identify areas for improvement in procedures and workflows
- taking part in practice meetings and working groups
- assisting the BIM team with information management projects
- supporting the partner and wider team/practice with any related duties
Essential criteria:
- previous experience in a document control role in an architectural setting or similar
- experienced in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy
- ability to work as part of a team and also independently
- good written and verbal communication skills
- knowledge of QA and BIM standards
- experience using extranet and information management systems such as Viewpoint, Dalux, Sharepoint and Asite
- experience of using AutoCAD and Revit
Bonus criteria:
- Excel formulas such as If statements and VLookup
- Microsoft Projects knowledge
- knowledge of ISO19650-1 and 2
- knowledge of ISO9001
- experience of preparing files from Revit
How to apply
Please submit a copy of your CV along with a cover letter via the apply for job button below with the title “Document Controller”.
Your cover letter should explain why you want to work with us and how you meet the essential criteria. You can also include details on any other experience or knowledge you feel is relevant to the role.
Please note we are unable to support applications that require current or future employment visa sponsorship. Please clearly state your right to work in the UK on your application.