Senior Technical Author – London

Industry: Defence, Maritime & Advanced Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Security: UK Security Clearance required

Summary

• Recruiting on behalf of a leading defence and advanced engineering organisation
• Opportunity to join an established Technical Authoring function supporting complex hardware and software systems
• Role involves producing clear, accurate and user-friendly documentation for highly engineered products
• Exposure to cutting-edge and world-leading technologies within a regulated environment
• Suitable for both Technical Author and Senior Technical Author levels, depending on experience
• Flexible, varied role working across multiple projects and engineering disciplines

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and support technical documentation, including User manuals, Maintenance manuals & Service bulletins
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise language using Simplified Technical English
• Ensure documentation complies with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and support teams to gather and validate technical information
• Manage document revisions and configuration control throughout the product lifecycle
• Support digital documentation, including interactive manuals and online help systems
• Produce and maintain documentation using S1000D, taking ownership of assigned publications
• Create or support technical drawings where required
• Engage flexibly across multiple projects, balancing cost, quality and schedule considerations
• Support Mechanical Engineering and Configuration Management activities as demand arises
• Develop broader engineering knowledge as part of the role Skills, Qualifications & Experience
• Experience working as a Technical Author within an engineering, manufacturing or regulated environment
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical terminology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with documentation tools (nice to have, not essential), such as:  Adobe Frame Maker & MadCap Flare
• Knowledge or experience of S1000D standards
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Comfortable working with detail-heavy technical information

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse teams
• Confident communicator, able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences
• Proactive approach to resolving conflict and promoting collaborative working
• Capable of mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues
• Detail-oriented with a structured and methodical approach