Lead Document Controller - SURF Project & DMS Lead

SeaOwl Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaOwl Group in London seeks a SURF Lead Document Controller to oversee the DMS, lead a team of four document controllers, and ensure compliant documentation across all project phases. You will organize workflows, supervise issuance and archiving, and coordinate with field operations to deliver timely, auditable documentation in a demanding offshore context. Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of document control experience in large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of document management systems and metadata standards.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• English proficiency; French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and organize the SURF Document Management System (DMS) and workflows.
• Supervise document control across contractors and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with Schedule Engineers to align document production with timelines.
• Provide weekly KPIs and maintain high-quality workflows during absences or transitions.
• Oversee EDMS setup, training, and SharePoint management at contractor premises.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

English proficiency

Tools

EDMS

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

SeaOwl Group in London seeks a SURF Lead Document Controller to oversee the DMS, lead a team of four document controllers, and ensure compliant documentation across all project phases. You will organize workflows, supervise issuance and archiving, and coordinate with field operations to deliver timely, auditable documentation in a demanding offshore context. Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.