Senior/Lead Document Controller Groningen • FairPlay Engineering

Help shape the future of sustainable industry by leading document control efforts in a high-impact technical environment. Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Senior / Lead Document Controller to support transformative industrial projects. 

Groningen

Our client, a renowned engineering and consultancy firm, is seeking a driven and experienced Senior / Lead Document Controller to join their expanding Project Services department. In this role, you will play a key part in guiding multidisciplinary project teams through the successful setup and implementation of document control systems, with a strong focus on the Pro Arc DMS platform recently introduced across the organization.

You’ll act as the central figure managing both internal and external document flows—ensuring structure, compliance, and efficiency from initiation to project completion. Whether dealing with suppliers, contractors, or clients, your ability to implement and optimize documentation processes will be vital to the team’s success.

You'll join a collaborative and informal working culture, engaging with ambitious professionals across sectors such as oil & gas, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. You’ll also benefit from ample opportunities for personal development through training, coaching, and continuous exposure to new challenges in a future-proof industry.

If you're motivated to contribute to complex projects that drive sustainability, enjoy facilitating change, and thrive in an environment where autonomy and initiative are encouraged—this could be the perfect next step in your career.

HBO-level working and thinking ability, with several years of experience as a (lead) Document Controller in a technical environment
Strong administrative and communication skills
Proficient in Document Management Systems (DMS), ideally with hands-on experience using Pro Arc
Proven ability to introduce and successfully implement DMS platforms in project settings
Comfortable leading change and guiding teams through system adoption
Self-starting, solution-oriented, and hands-on approach
Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and the ability to perform under pressure
Fluent in Dutch and English, spoken and written