Technical Author Job at Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd in Location
Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd, Location, WV, United States
Location and Salary
Location: Glasgow with hybrid working available
Salary: £40k (neg DOE) and excellent benefits package
Our Client
Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and in joint ventures and alliances.
The Role
Our client is looking to strengthen their technical team with a Technical Author based at their Glasgow office with hybrid working available. You will report directly to the Technical Documentation Manager and your role will be responsible for creating, editing, and managing a wide range of technical documentation related to water treatment, wastewater processing, network infrastructure, and plant equipment. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and operations staff to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and compliant documentation for a variety of audiences.
Responsibilities
- Documentation creation: Research, write, and produce high-quality technical documents, including Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals for new and existing assets.
- Information gathering: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), including engineers and technicians, to gather necessary information and validate technical content.
- Content management: Maintain and update a technical documentation library, ensuring all information is accurate, up-to-date, and aligns with company standards.
- Compliance and standards: Ensure all documentation adheres to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DWI regulations in the UK), as well as company style guides.
- Audience-focused communication: Write for a range of technical and non-technical audiences, from plant operators to field technicians and internal stakeholders.
Essential Experience and Skills
- Proven experience as a Technical Author or Technical Writer, ideally within the water, utilities, engineering, or related industrial sector.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Experience in researching and interpreting complex technical information and engineering standards.
- Proficiency with technical writing software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Technical Communication Suite) and document management systems (e.g., ProjectWise, SharePoint).
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience with MEICA technical documentation.
- Experience with MEICA technical documentation.
Package and Benefits
- A competitive salary
- Hybrid Working (jobs needs dependent)
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
- Contribution Pension scheme
- Life Assurance, Health Insurance, Private Medical Insurance
- And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Key Words
- Technical Author
- Technical Writer
- Technical Documentation
- Technical Documents
- Operations
- Maintenance
- O&M
- O&M Manuals
- Construction
- Water Treatment
- Clean Water
- Water Sector
- Water Industry
- Wastewater
- Waste Water
- Sewage
- Infrastructure
- Utilities
- Engineering
- Rail
- Highways
- Power
- Energy
- Nuclear
- Oil
- Gas
- Petrochemical
- Renewables
- Adobe Technical Communication Suite
- ProjectWise
- SharePoint
Job Information
Job Reference: 887541_1756826357
Salary From: £
Salary To: £
Job Locations: Scotland
Job Types: Permanent
Job Skills: Service & Maintenance
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Position: Technical Author
Location: Glasgow with hybrid working available
Salary: £40k (Neg DOE) and excellent benefits package
Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and in joint ventures and alliances.
The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their technical team with a Technical Author based at their Glasgow office with hybrid working available. You will report directly to the Technical Documentation Manager and your role will be responsible for creating, editing, and managing a wide range of technical documentation related to water treatment, wastewater processing, network infrastructure, and plant equipment. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and operations staff to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and compliant documentation for a variety of audiences.
Responsibilities: Documentation creation: Research, write, and produce high-quality technical documents, including:
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals for new and existing assets
Information gathering: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), including engineers and technicians, to gather necessary information and validate technical content.
Content management: Maintain and update a technical documentation library, ensuring all information is accurate, up-to-date, and aligns with company standards.
Compliance and standards: Ensure all documentation adheres to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DWI regulations in the UK), as well as company style guides.
Audience-focused communication: Write for a range of technical and non-technical audiences, from plant operators to field technicians and internal stakeholders.
Essential Experience: Proven experience as a Technical Author or Technical Writer, ideally within the water, utilities, engineering, or a related industrial sector.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
Experience in researching and interpreting complex technical information and engineering standards.
Proficiency with technical writing software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Technical Communication Suite) and document management systems (e.g. ProjectWise, SharePoint)
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience with MEICA technical documentation.
Package includes: A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance, Health Insurance, Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Key Words:
Technical Author
Technical Writer
Technical Documentation
Technical Documents
Operations
Maintenance
O&M
Operations & Maintenance
O&M Manuals
Construction
Water Treatment
Clean Water
Water Sector
Water Industry
Wastewater
Waste Water
Sewage
Infrastructure
Utilities
Engineering
Rail
Highways
Power
Energy
Nuclear
Oil
Gas
Petrochemical
Renewables
Adobe Technical Communication Suite
ProjectWise
SharePoint