Graduate Technical Author

Our client is a specialist Building Services Consultancy.

They would like to recruit a Graduate Technical Author to working a hybrid capacity.

Travel to sites will be paid.

Duties:

Researching and procuring information

• Understanding the business systems and applications for which documentation is to be prepared
• Gathering and analysing the information needs of the user
• Procuring design and contract information to prepare the technical manuals and project hand‐over documentation

Communicating and collaborating

• Attending team planning/briefing meetings
• Questioning developers and managers to clarify technical issues and obtain information
• Satisfying user requirements by liaising with subject matter experts including commissioning mangers, contractors, suppliers, and project consultants
• Working with IT applications such as collaboration tools, micro‐soft office and project, databases, and in-house documentation management solution

Writing and editing content

• Writing, editing, and presenting information in clear and simple English and to fit with the agreed style, making sure the information is organised effectively
• Commissioning, coordinating, or preparing illustrations
• Indexing and cataloguing material
• Copy‐editing the work of colleagues within the organisation

Managing projects

• Planning and managing the authoring of the project
• Creating work schedules and working on and managing multiple projects simultaneously

Continuing professional development

• Keeping up to date with developments and trends in the industry and attending training courses as necessary
• Keeping up to date with legislation and energy/environmental directives
• Marketing and publicising services and skills to potential clients

Full training and support will be given.