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Lead Document Controller

Posted 7 Feb 2026
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Work experience
10 to 20 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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At Van Oord, this role is more than just a job; it's a chance to influence the quality of our work and shape the future of renewable energy. As the Lead Document Controller in our QHSE department, you'll be a key player in both national and international projects, contributing to our commitment to safety and sustainability.

THE POSITION

As the Lead Document Controller, you'll be the focal point for all project-related document control matters, facilitating seamless communication among your project team, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Van Oord provides an environment that fosters professional growth, encouraging you to contribute your ideas and skills to the company's ongoing success.

Your workplace

The Document Control team comprises 28 enthusiastic colleagues who are setting a new standard for the quality of our work. Together with the team, you will focus on further professionalizing and automating our workflow to provide the best support for our project and tender teams. You report to the department manager Document Control.

Internally, you will collaborate with various disciplines. You will also engage with external stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, certification authorities, and more. Every day is slightly different, and that's exactly what keeps you motivated!

YOUR IMPACT

Your responsibilities

  • Coordinate and lead the project document control team, ensuring traceability of all project deliverables using our SharePoint-based Document Management System;
  • Manage and process internal and external documents;
  • Prepare project-specific Document Management Plans, incorporating client-specific requirements and ensuring compliance with the Van Oord Management System (VOMS); ensure all project deliverables comply with the project document management plan;
  • Establish document workflows for clients, certifying authorities, subcontractors, and suppliers based on agreed-upon review schedules;
  • Attend project meetings, providing Document Control input;
  • Contribute to the improvement of our Document Management System for Projects (DMS4P);

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an individual with great communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and attention to detail to efficiently manage project documents. Next to that:

  • 10+ years of experience in document control, including leadership roles;
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English;
  • SharePoint experience;
  • Living in the Netherlands within 1 hour travelling distance of Van Oord office (Rotterdam and/or Gorinchem);
  • Willingness to spread working days over locations Gorinchem, Rotterdam and (if preferred) partly from home;

Your proactive and persistent attitude will be invaluable in overcoming challenges. The ability to provide clear guidance and leadership to the team is crucial for success in this role. Join us at Van Oord, where your expertise will drive our mission to create a sustainable future powered by innovation and safety.

WE OFFER

  • A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience;
  • Travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home office allowance (€2.15 per day);
  • 32 leave days per year;
  • Variable bonus;
  • Pension scheme;
  • Collective health insurance (optional);
  • Flexible working from home policy, 2 days a week when working on a full-time basis;
  • Extensive learning and (personal) development possibilities, including a wide range of online courses via Goodhabitz;
  • You can join communities, like Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association;
  • We organise several (sport) events, e.g. winter sport, weekend of sailing, cycling and a motorcycle tour.

'Show what you can do and where your ambition lies, and you’ll get every opportunity to act on it. That’s something I’m proud of!'

Renske Category Manager Engineering

Van Oord is a global player in the field of Offshore Energy and Dredging and infrastructure. We are a family-owned company with over 155 years of experience as an international marine contractor. With almost 6000 employees and a fleet of 60 vessels, we strive to enhance the energy transition and to deliver climate adaption and marine infrastructure solutions worldwide. Within our strategy we focus on safety, sustainability, digitalisation and our people.

Marine & Offshore
Rotterdam
Active in 43 countries
6,000 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 38 years