Lead Document Control

Job Description

Join Fugro’s Fleet Services Technical Department and take a key role in shaping the future of documentation management across our global fleet. As Lead Document Controller, you’ll oversee a team of 4–5 document controllers while actively contributing to day-to-day operations (50/50).

You’ll be responsible for the governance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of technical documentation for Fugro-owned vessels and uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). Document control is essential to our operations, ensuring that all records are accurate, accessible, and reflect the true “as-built” status of both active assets and newbuild or conversion projects.

Your role

• Provide leadership to the document control team, ensuring excellence in documentation quality, consistency, and accessibility;

• Maintain accurate and current technical documentation for vessels and USVs, reflecting true “as-built” status;

• Oversee documentation processes for newbuild and conversion projects, supporting engineering and project delivery teams;

• Promote and optimize the use of SharePoint and related platforms to enhance document management workflows;

• Foster close collaboration with Fleet Development Managers, Project Managers, and global technical stakeholders to ensure alignment and operational efficiency.

Your trackrecord

• You have at least 5 years’ experience in document control within technical project environments, preferably within ship management or shipbuilding;

• You have strong leadership and organizational skills;

• You are proficient in MS Office and document management systems (including SharePoint and Power Automate);

• You have a proactive mindset with a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement;

• Excellent command of English (written and verbal).

What Fugro offers

• Based on your relevant experience, the salary ranges from €3800 to €4500. This amount is part of our salary range, with opportunities for growth within the role;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

For further information, please contact Dominique Wesenbeek, Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6 - 38599556.

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After you have applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application.

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round.

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**