Document Controller
About the role
At National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), we keep the UK powered—connecting communities, supporting businesses, and enabling everyday life. Our network is vital to the nation, and we’re continuously evolving to meet future energy needs.
We’re looking for a Document Controller to support large, multi-site projects across North Wales and the Northeast and Northwest of England, ensuring all project documentation is compliant, accurate, and fully traceable.
In this role, you’ll act as the key link between our internal teams and the Main Works Contractor’s document control function. You’ll ensure all contractual documentation is managed in line with National Grid policies and procedures.
Working closely with project teams, you’ll coordinate document reviews and approvals, track changes, and maintain robust version control to ensure a clear and auditable record. You’ll also oversee document distribution to relevant stakeholders and manage the SharePoint site.
We’re particularly interested in someone who can proactively identify opportunities for improvement and recommend enhancements to current processes and systems.
This role offers flexible working, with 1–2 days per week on-site alongside hybrid working from home.
About you
You’ll bring strong organisational and technical skills, with confidence in using Microsoft applications including SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
You’ll also have:
- Proven experience working with Common Data Environments (CDE) or similar collaboration platforms.
- A solid understanding of document control processes, including naming conventions and metadata.
- Experience supporting project delivery environments.
Desirable experience includes:
- Knowledge of project handover documentation and CDM health & safety requirements
- Awareness of working within a construction or contractual environment, including terms, conditions, and processes.
You’ll be a highly organised individual with strong planning and process management skills, able to work effectively across teams.
A full UK driving licence is essential, as travel to regional sites will be required.
What's in it for you?
A competitive salary between £36,300– £40,600 – 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 at midnight on 17th June 2026 however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.