About this role
Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions, predominantly Oxfordshire. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.
The Trainee Document Controller will play a vital role in this team, contributing to efficient document control, data management, and overall project success.
This role will be working across the Thames Water East patch, which spans across Hertfordshire, Essex and East London, with regular travel to the Costain St Mary's Axe office and the sites (3 days per week). You must have a valid driving licence and happy attending sites / office minimum 3 days per week.
At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
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Essential
- Driving licence required due to remote location of sites
- GCSE level English
- Previous experience in document control, administrative support, or a technical clerk role preferred.
- Familiarity with document control software and database systems.
- Self-motivated
- Team player, forming effective partnerships.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, ability to plan and prioritise.
- Strong communication skills with ability to be assertive particularly when enforcing standards.
- A "can do" attitude
- Good IT Skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications and document management systems, including Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel,
- PowerPoint & Visio (Optional) skills
- Knowledge of ProjectWise highly desirable