Document Controller

g2 Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Document Controller for a civil engineering contractor focusing on large industrial projects in Amsterdam. The role involves managing project documentation and supporting engineering teams throughout all project phases. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and be fluent in English. A temporary to permanent contract is available, and competitive rates based on experience will be offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Document Controller in civil engineering or construction.
• Strong background in supporting engineering or construction teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and document tracking skills.
• Experience working on large industrial projects, process plants, utilities, or energy sites.
• Certified VCA Safety (or willingness to obtain).
• Fluent in English – Dutch language skills are highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control all project documentation for civil works.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and client requirements.
• Support project engineers with documentation for tenders and design reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date document registers, transmittals, and logs.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and client requirements.
• Support project engineers with documentation for tenders, design reviews, and as-built packages.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and clients to ensure timely submission and approval of project documents.
• Assist with system setup and management using document management software (e.g. Aconex, Asite, SharePoint, Viewpoint).

Skills

Document tracking skills

Attention to detail

Experience in civil engineering

Fluent in English

Dutch language skills

Tools

Aconex

Asite

SharePoint

Viewpoint

Job description

Recruiter - EICA and Mechanical Freelance Engineering Specialist at g2 Recruitment NL

My client is currently looking for an experienced Document Controller to join our client working on a broad range of civil engineering projects across Amsterdam.

The client is a civil engineering contractor, primarily focused on concrete works, formwork, groundworks, underground systems, and utilities for large industrial and process plant projects.

You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle — supporting documentation and control processes during project preparation, engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

START: November, December or January

DURATION: 12-Month Contract / Temporary to Permanent also available

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and control all project documentation for civil, concrete, and utility works.
• Ensure correct document versioning, naming conventions, and traceability across all project stages.
• Coordinate document flow between engineering, procurement, and site teams.
• Maintain up-to-date document registers, transmittals, and logs.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and client requirements.
• Support project engineers with documentation for tenders, design reviews, and as-built packages.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and clients to ensure timely submission and approval of project documents.
• Assist with system setup and management using document management software (e.g. Aconex, Asite, SharePoint, Viewpoint).

Specification:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Document Controller within civil engineering, construction, or industrial projects.
• Strong background supporting engineering or construction teams in office or site-based environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and document tracking skills.
• Experience working on large industrial projects, process plants, utilities, or energy sites.
• Certified VCA Safety (or willingness to obtain).
• Fluent in English – Dutch language skills are highly beneficial.
• Start: November, December, or January
• Duration: 12-Month Contract (Temporary to Permanent Option)
• Type: Freelance / Self-employed
• Hours: Full-time or flexible (depending on project phase)
• Rate: Competitive, based on experience