Project Document Controller sought for design-led Architecture practice

£38,000-£45,000 p.a.

West London

A collaborative Architecture practice is seeking a Document Controller to support a projects team. In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders to strengthen project planning, controls, and pipeline management across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You’ll provide dedicated project planning and control support to Project Directors, establishing and maintaining robust schedules, monitoring progress, and supporting accurate project pipeline forecasting.

Key duties

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project pipelines and records
• Ensure data integrity across bids, projects, and financial systems
• Develop workstage structures and draft project plans
• Validate project plans with Job Leaders and manage change control
• Support contract administration, invoicing, contingencies, and fee allocation
• Organise and contribute to monthly project reviews and reporting
• Produce performance, financial, and labour analysis reports
• Review estimates to complete, monitor margins, and support project closure
• Promote best practices and provide training on project systems and processes

About you

• Strong data analysis and numeracy skills
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, and project controls (CPM, Agile)
• Knowledge of earned value, cost, risk, and change management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in ERP and planning tools (e.g. VantagePoint, MS Project, P6, PowerBI)
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience

This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening project delivery and supporting ambitious, design-led projects.

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