Graduate Technical Author

Job Description

Our client is a specialist Building Services Consultancy. They would like to recruit a Graduate Tehnical Author to work remotely. You will have a degree in a technical discipline such as mechanical or electrical engineering. You will be expected to travel to their offices in Kent 1 day a week and for an intial period of training. 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 analyzing 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 managers, 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 cataloging 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