Document controller

Foster + Partners Document Controller Reporting to: Drawing Office Manager Head office- Battersea Foster and Partners are an award-winning British architectural design and engineering firm who put forward an innovative, modern and sustainable approach. We are based in Battersea SW London. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Document Controller to join our London office. This role requires the post holder to work within the Drawing office and ensure project information is both issued and received and then recorded in accordance with Foster + Partners procedures. The post holder will need to have good time management and communication skills. Primarily this role is to support the Groups with contractual milestones, consultants drawings and elements of contract management namely registration of submittals and RFI rsquo;s into the Newforma workflow. Skills required - * Ensure the timely, accurate and efficient registration of Correspondence, process scans, drawings, reports, specifications and schedules * Issue drawings, reports, specifications, schedules and correspondence to clients and contractors using our DM system (Newforma) in both, hard copy format or electronic format to extranet sites * Support the Groups with contractual milestones, consultants drawings and elements of contract management including registration of submittals and RFI rsquo;s into the Newforma workflow * Assist with the collation and co-ordination of drawings / documents in preparation for the date of issue * Communicate and be pro active with Senior Group Document controllers to any changes required in work flows * Understand the life cycle of a drawing and status rsquo;s relating to each phase * Co-ordinate all downloads with the print room and ensure timely return to relevant package managers * Ensure all milestone issues for each project are recorded accurately in the Newforma Project Centre * Promote information exchange as Foster + Partners standard to exchange information via the web * Due to the nature of the position there will be a requirement to work additional hours as necessary, this may include weekends occasionally * Expeirence of working in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector would be an advantage Please apply with an up to date CV. The role will be based in our London office, in Battersea. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits which uncludes, pension, annual bonus and salary review, 25 days holiday plus life cover. The hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm