Graduate Technical Author

Page Green; Reigate; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist Building Services Consultancy is seeking a Graduate Technical Author to work remotely. The role involves researching information and writing technical documentation. Ideal candidates should have strong writing skills and be able to collaborate effectively with technical teams. Initial training will be provided at the office in Kent once a week. Travel to sites will be compensated.

Benefits

Full training and support

Qualifications

• Strong ability to research and gather information.
• Excellent writing skills in clear English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research and procure necessary information for documentation.
• Collaborate with developers and technical experts.
• Write, edit, and present technical manuals and documentation.

Skills

Researching and procuring information

Writing and editing content

Communicating and collaborating

Tools

Microsoft Office

Documentation management solutions

Job description

Overview

Our client is a specialist Building Services Consultancy. They would like to recruit a Graduate Tehnical Author to work remotely. You will be expected to travel to their offices in Kent 1 day a week and for an initial period of training. Travel to sites will be paid. Full training and support will be given.

Responsibilities

• 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, Microsoft 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