Graduate Technical Author

Green & Co.; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist Building Services Consultancy seeks a Graduate Technical Author to join their remote team. The role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in technical writing and project management, with full training provided. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to produce clear documentation and oversee multiple project timelines, ensuring all work is up to the company's standards. This position requires strong writing abilities and a keen interest in technical subject matter.

Benefits

Full training and support provided

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare technical manuals.
• Attend team meetings and liaise with experts.
• Manage project schedules and documentation.

Skills

Researching

Technical Writing

Project Management

Communication

Collaboration Tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Databases

Job description

Our client is a specialist Building Services Consultancy.

They are looking to recruit a Graduate Technical Author to work remotely.

The role involves traveling to their offices in Kent once a week for training, with travel to sites paid for.

Responsibilities:

1. Researching and procuring information
2. Understanding business systems and applications for documentation
3. Gathering and analyzing user information needs
4. Preparing technical manuals and project hand-over documentation by procuring design and contract information

Communication and Collaboration:

1. Attending team planning/briefing meetings
2. Clarifying technical issues with developers and managers
3. Liaising with subject matter experts including commissioning managers, contractors, suppliers, and project consultants
4. Using IT applications such as collaboration tools, Microsoft Office, project management software, databases, and in-house documentation systems

Content Writing and Editing:

1. Writing, editing, and presenting clear, simple English information following the company's style
2. Preparing illustrations and coordinating their commissioning
3. Indexing and cataloging materials
4. Copy-editing colleagues’ work

Project Management:

1. Planning and managing the authoring of projects
2. Creating schedules and managing multiple projects simultaneously

Professional Development:

1. Staying updated with industry trends and attending training
2. Keeping abreast of legislation and environmental directives
3. Marketing and promoting services and skills to potential clients

Full training and support will be provided.