SURF Lead Document Controller - Freelance

SURF Lead Document Controller | London, United Kingdom

Capefront Energies is recruiting a SURF Lead Document Controller for the Venus Project, a major international deepwater development offshore Namibia.

The assignment is based at the EPSCC Contractor’s premises in London and is carried out on a residential basis.

The project will operate in approximately 3,000 metres of water depth, with a production capacity of around 160,000 barrels of oil per day and up to 40 subsea wells connected to the SURF system.

Assignment details

• The position is based in London, United Kingdom.

• The expected start date is Novembre 2026, subject to FID.

• The assignment will last from one to four years, with the possibility of renewal.

• The successful candidate will work in an international and multicultural project environment.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead document control activities for the SURF package throughout the EPSCC project phases.

The role includes the following 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.

HSE responsibilities

The successful candidate will comply with project HSE instructions and policies, report anomalies and incidents, participate in HSE meetings, inspections, audits, and training, and actively promote safe working practice