Technical Author

Scantec Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Technical Author responsible for preparing and presenting documentation in engineering and technical contexts. This remote role requires a strong background in producing technical documentation and experience within a radiological processing environment. Candidates must possess ONC or equivalent in engineering or communications, with HND or degree preferred. The role promotes collaboration with project teams and adherence to documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing technical documentation.
• Experience in a radiological processing environment.
• Ability to proofread and edit technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present technical documentation for stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients and project teams on technical matters.
• Develop and index documentation to ensure secure storage.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizing and prioritizing workload

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

ONC or equivalent in engineering or communications

HND or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Role: Technical Author

Clearance: Minimum SC (eligible for DV)

Contract Duration: Long-term

Location: Remote (Minimal visits to site in Berkshire)

Engagement: Inside IR35

Rate: Competitive

The Role

The Technical Author will prepare, originate, and present technical information that enables stakeholders to understand background, risk, safety, justification, change control, and step‑by‑step engineering sequences relating to:

• Operations
• Plant
• Procedures

This role is based on thorough research, analysis, and evaluation of technical and engineering theory, data, and information.

Key Objectives

Document Origination & Retention

• Use technical knowledge, experience, and research to formulate, collate, analyse, and evaluate information to produce documentation including:
• Method Statements
• Risk Assessments
• Change control documentation
• Undertake office‑based activities and, where required, site inspections, equipment reviews, and operational walk‑downs with team members and client representatives
• Apply appropriate, current, and proven engineering principles, methodologies, and procedures
• Structure and sequence information clearly, developing illustrations where necessary and in line with recognised documentation standards
• Proofread own work and edit the work of others to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Prepare and submit approved documentation under the direction of the Site Manager or Project Manager to meet agreed schedules
• Index and catalogue documentation to ensure secure storage and efficient retrieval

Technical Liaison & Support

• Liaise with project team members, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients on engineering, scientific, and technical matters under management direction
• Originate technical documents and reports for clients
• Contribute to technical and project meetings
• Respond to technical queries with informed advice and accurate information
• Provide technical input and support to tenders and bids when required

Commercial Awareness

• Contribute to business development through internal communication and referral of relevant information
• Recognise the commercial, safety, and reputational impact of actions on the organisation, clients, and external stakeholders

Person Specification

Qualifications

• ONC or equivalent in engineering, communications, or a related discipline – Essential
• HND or Degree in Engineering – Desirable
• Membership of a relevant professional or technical body – Desirable
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent) – Desirable (training available)

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience producing and originating technical or working documentation – Essential
• Experience in a radiological processing or waste handling environment – Essential
• Experience copy‑editing and reviewing technical documentation produced by others – Essential
• Familiarity with controlled document management, cataloguing, and indexing systems – Desirable
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and client representatives – Desirable
• Experience delivering to tight deadlines across multiple projects – Desirable
• Strong planning, organisation, and time-management skills – Desirable
• Knowledge of industry systems, legal compliance, and ISO standards – Desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of Microsoft Office – Essential
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively – Essential
• Experience maintaining electronic and physical records – Desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders at all levels – Desirable
• Awareness of ISO management systems – Desirable