SURF Lead Document Controller | Offshore Oil and Gas Lead

Collective Work; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capefront Energies is seeking a SURF Lead Document Controller for the Venus Project. Based in London, the role leads document control for the SURF package across EPSCC project phases, coordinating a four-person team and ensuring EDMS compliance, timely reporting, and quality control for a major offshore development.

The ideal candidate has extensive DMS experience, strong English, and proven leadership on large-scale O&G projects.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Document Control.
• Proven leadership on large industrial, engineering, construction, or Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of Document Management Systems and control processes.
• Experience with electronic document management platforms and collaborative tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English; French a plus.
• Rigorous, organized, and highly detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience supervising Document Controllers.
• Able to work with international contractors and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the document management process for the SURF work package.
• Maintain and develop the project Document Management System.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of four Document Controllers.
• Monitor documentation issued by contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with document numbering, formatting, metadata, review, approval, and archiving requirements.
• Supervise the registration and issuance of project correspondence.
• Carry out document audits and regular DMS quality checks.
• Coordinate document production with the project schedule and reporting requirements.
• Prepare documentation handover packages for Field Operations.
• Participate in the implementation of the EDMS at contractor premises.
• Support the setup and training of contractor teams on document control procedures.
• Troubleshoot EDMS issues and ensure service continuity.
• Manage package correspondence and internal documentation.
• Support the administration of the package SharePoint, including access rights.
• Produce weekly KPIs, statistics, and management reports.
• Escalate any issue that may affect document quality, project delivery, or compliance.

Skills

Document Control

Leadership

Team coordination

English fluency

Attention to detail

Tools

EDMS

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Capefront Energies is seeking a SURF Lead Document Controller for the Venus Project. Based in London, the role leads document control for the SURF package across EPSCC project phases, coordinating a four-person team and ensuring EDMS compliance, timely reporting, and quality control for a major offshore development.

The ideal candidate has extensive DMS experience, strong English, and proven leadership on large-scale O&G projects.