Technical Author

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is looking for a Technical Author to work primarily in London on rail-based projects. This role involves authoring and coordinating technical documentation while ensuring quality and compliance within a rail systems environment. Candidates should have experience in technical writing, a solid understanding of rail systems integration, and the ability to support governance processes. Opportunities may also extend to Birmingham, depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience authoring technical documentation in rail-based projects.
• Understanding of rail-based systems and integration.
• Ability to ensure compliance with quality and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Authoring and coordinating technical documents.
• Ensuring consistency, quality and compliance.
• Supporting assurance and governance processes.

Skills

Technical documentation

Quality assurance

Rail systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

Are you a Technical Author with experience working on rail-based projects? Have you got an understanding of rail-based systems?

Contract: Inside IR35
Location: London primarily (Birmingham also possible - TBC)
Contract length: TBC (Ongoing)

These roles sit within a rail systems environment supporting a large-scale UK infrastructure project. The scope covers systems integration and design integration activities across a complex, safety-critical programme.

Clients' involvement in the programme include system integration (system safety, requirements, RAM, interfaces and configuration), design support to construction, and preparation for future testing and commissioning activities.

As Technical Author, you will be responsible for supporting the production and management of technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Authoring and coordinating technical documents
• Ensuring consistency, quality and compliance
• Supporting assurance and governance processes