About the role
Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution team as a Document Controller and help deliver critical infrastructure that powers communities across the region.
The role is initially based from the BTNO office (Assington) until we mobilise offices on site at Bramford (Ipswich) in late 2026 / early 2027 and requires a minimum of 3 days in the office.
Responsible for establishing governance and assuring data and information flow to and from Balfour Beatty (BIM 360 Docs), client common data environments, and subcontractor systems. To manage the Common Data Environment for several projects/one project ensuring BIM360, SharePoint, Client EDMS). To encourage collaborative working, information exchange and aid the project team throughout. A key role in providing project related training, support and guidance on using BIM360 to the project engineering team, including subcontractors, the client and designers. Responsible for liaising with DE Manager on BIM360 project level Quality Audit implementation, operation, and record, keeping for their project on BIM 360 reports and Power BI Dashboards.
Assisting the Information Manager in providing initial training and ongoing support, assisting on evaluation, selection, and training of BIM360 Champions, also promoting ongoing deployment of BIM360 on all projects and assist on setting up of projects in liaison with the Information Manager.
What you'll be doing
- Work to the Project Information Plan and Asset Information Plan set out at project start up (IM will be identified at this stage)
- Assist with the set-up of projects in BIM 360 NextGen (folders, users rights, workflows)
- Assist the Information Manager with the roll out of BIM 360 to newly identified projects and complete support training and visits
- Assist the Document Control manager with implementation and ongoing use of BIM360 on the project(s)
- Assist Project Team Members in assembling information for Project Outputs and reporting
- Enable reliable information exchange through a common data environment
- Enable integration and co-ordination of information within the Information Model
- Assure delivery of information exchanges
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
- Background and understanding of a variety of engineering projects and processes.
- Understands and has experience working with Document Control/Management
- Demonstrable stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationships skills.
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
- Experience using BIM 360 Docs.
- Experience and understanding of site based Operational business processes and practices.
- Knowledge of Engineering applications and their associated data structures.
- An awareness of the Utilities / Power / Construction industry.
- A working knowledge of an Engineering Drawing Office, Design Office and document control processes.
- A working knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools, processes, and practices.
- Awareness and knowledge of BS1192 / ISO19650
- Ability to work as part of a project team as well as a wider Document Control team, looking for opportunities to improve procedures across the UK through thoughtful and actionable suggestions.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK17031
