Nuclear Technical Author PWR3 - Submarines

Energy Job Search; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Nuclear Technical Author for a full-time hybrid role in Derby. This position involves the creation and upkeep of detailed technical documentation with nuclear implications. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge, experience with publication tools, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a chance to contribute significantly to safety and operational excellence within a highly respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of PWR1, PWR2 or PWR3 is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is essential.
• Experience with publications software tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Production and maintenance of technical documentation with nuclear implications.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date technical documentation.
• Provide safety advice and respond to publication-related queries.

Skills

Technical knowledge of PWR1, PWR2 or PWR3

Ability to read / interpret technical drawings

Experience with publications software tools

Strong internal and external networking

Proven ability to communicate at all levels

Technical problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Nuclear Technical Author PWR3 - Submarines

Full Time (Hybrid)

Derby

What you will be doing

As the Nuclear Technical Author you will be responsible for production and maintenance of documentation (operating handbooks, reference books, illustrations and maintenance aids) with nuclear and radiological implications, and provision of safety advice.

This is an excellent opportunity for those with Operator, Watchkeeper or PWR1,PWR2 or PWR 3 technical knowledge to move into a technical authorship role.

Responsibilities

- To ensure the plant and support equipment is supplied through life with accurate and up-to-date technical documentation in accordance with contract requirements and agreed programme deliverables (time, cost, quality).
- To maintain and apply the technical publication standards.
- To provide advise on documents and illustrations to create maximum impact and effect.
- To identify and implement improvements.
- At more senior levels to manage the preparation, pricing and negotiation of new or revised publication contracts in association with the commercial area.
- To respond to RRADARS and publication related queries from the customer and within Rolls-Royce and, at more senior levels provide the primary point of contact.
- To provide editorial support to the production of DSP and NDE procedures.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we'll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.

Who we're looking for

Being a part of Rolls-Royce you'll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Technical knowledge of PWR1, PWR2 or PWR3 or experience as Operator/Watchkeeper
• - Ability to read / interpret technical drawings
• - Experience with publications software tools
• - Strong internal and external networking
• - Proven ability to communicate at all levels
• - Technical problem solving
• - Degree or equivalent experience

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Grade: 7-10

Job Category

Engineering for Services

Posting Date

17 Jun 2025; 00:06

Posting End Date

30 Jun 2025