Technical Author in Reading
Posted by Millbank Holdings
£40 – £50 an hour
Reading · Contract
Have you successfully developed documentation such as Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Inspection & Test Plans, Lift Plans, Maintenance Instructions and change control documentation whilst working to stringent quality, safety and compliance standards?
Are you looking to join an established nuclear organisation delivering complex projects across the UK, where you can contribute to critical engineering and decommissioning programmes whilst further developing your technical expertise?
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering organisation operating within a highly regulated sector. Due to continued project demand and a growing portfolio of work, they are seeking a Technical Author to support the production, management and control of critical technical documentation across complex engineering programmes. Working closely with engineering, project and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring information is presented clearly, accurately and compliantly to support the safe delivery of technically challenging projects. In return, you will benefit from ongoing professional development, exposure to a diverse range of engineering activities and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- Prepare, originate and present technical documentation relating to engineering operations, plant, procedures and processes.
- Produce documentation including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Inspection & Test Plans, Lift Plans, System Information Sheets, Maintenance Instructions and change control documentation.
- Review, proofread and provide technical comment on engineering and operational documentation.
- Research, analyse and evaluate technical information to support document development and continuous improvement.
- Liaise with engineering, project and operational teams to gather information and ensure documentation is accurate and fit for purpose.
- Support technical meetings and respond to technical queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain document control, indexing, cataloguing and retention systems.
- Ensure documentation complies with applicable standards, procedures and project requirements.
- Provide technical input to tender and bid activities where required.
- Support project delivery through effective communication, organisation and schedule adherence.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
- ONC or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Communications or a related subject.
- Proven experience creating, developing and originating technical documentation, procedures, instructions and process-related documentation.
- Experience working within a nuclear, radiological, waste management or similarly regulated environment.
- Experience reviewing, editing and improving technical documentation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to research, analyse and interpret technical information accurately.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
- Eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance.
It’s great if you also have the following
- HND or Degree qualification in Engineering.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution.
- Experience working with formal document control, indexing and information management systems.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience working within integrated management systems.
- Knowledge of lifting operations documentation and associated regulations.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience supporting bids and tender submissions.
The setting for the role
This role offers a combination of home-based, office-based and site-based working within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. You will work closely with engineering, project and operational teams, supporting the production of essential technical documentation across a varied portfolio of engineering activities. Security clearance will be required due to the nature of the work.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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