Technical Author

Our client is a is a process engineering company specializing in water, wastewater and sludge treatment. They currently are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Technical Author to prepare and publish technical documents in support of projects in which the company participate. The role will be located in their Leeds office and is hybrid with 3 days in office and the rest working from home.  

Job Description:  

This is a great opportunity to work within a passionate and dedicated team, and to join a Company that values its people  

Your duties will include the following :  

• Understanding of client and company standards for project technical documentation.  

• Edit and/or rewrite various sources of information into a uniform style and language for use in project documents.  

• Review of Operation & Maintenance manuals  

• Assemble and issue extensive asset data  

• Manage and liaise with external stakeholders on all projects  

• Prepare and publish technical documentation as required for projects teams.  

• Check and audit the activities of other technical writers as required.  

• Receive, register and file technical documentation and drawings.  

• Management of own time to agreed targets such that effort is efficiently spent.  

• Comply with company procedures and work instructions, guide notes and other information that forms part of the quality assurance, health and safety and environmental management systems.  

• To fully participate in the development of procedures and systems for use within the Administration and/or Project Delivery Department as applicable.  

• To communicate fully with other project team members and others on matters relating to the project.  

• Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time.

• Attention to detail and accuracy and quality of work  

• Ability to meet project time objectives and within budget.  

• Ability to work within the team environment.  

• Contribution to the continuous improvement in technical writing function of the company.  

• A minimum 5 GCSE passes (Grade C or Level 6 or above), to include Maths and English  

• Demonstrable advanced IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word