Introduction

Join our client on a one of the largest projects in the industry right now around the globe based in London for a minimum 1-year contract (renewable up to 4 years) as a SURF Lead Document Controller, overseeing document integrity and management in a cutting-edge subsea engineering project. Be part of an international, multi-cultural environment driving innovation in ultra-deepwater operations.

What are you going to do 

Responsibilities:

  • As the SURF Lead Document Controller, you will ensure the integrity, traceability, and accessibility of all project documentation throughout the EPSCC phases.
  • You will define and implement document management processes aligned with company standards and contractual requirements.
  • Leading a team of four Document Controllers, you will supervise documentation workflows, correspondence issuance, and maintain the Document Management System (DMS) ensuring its proper configuration and evolution.
  • You will coordinate with contractors to monitor compliance with documentation standards, perform audits and quality checks on the DMS, and prepare handover packages for Field Operations.
  • Additionally, you will assist in managing SharePoint rights, troubleshoot electronic document management systems (EDMS), provide weekly KPIs or statistics to project management, and act as the primary contact for all documentation-related topics between company teams and contractors.
  • Your role also includes supporting HSE policies by reporting anomalies and participating in safety meetings.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years experience in document control including leadership on large-scale industrial projects
  • Strong knowledge of document management systems and techniques within engineering/construction environments
  • Proficiency with electronic document management platforms, collaborative tools, and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organizational skills with rigorous attention to detail
  • Effective communication abilities in English; French is a plus
  • Proven team leadership skills

What we offer 

Closing: 26 November 2026

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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