Technical Author & Illustrator (Engineering Docs)

BMT; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension

Maternity Pay 18 weeks

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing Fund

26 days leave + bank holidays

Discounts & Subscriptions

Professional subscriptions paid

Job summary

BMT in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Author Illustrator to support high-quality technical projects and documentation services from our Weymouth or Bath offices, with hybrid working options. Travel to customer sites will be required.

The role requires proven experience in technical authoring within defence or engineering, familiarity with S1000D and Simplified Technical English, and the ability to guide content creation and content pilots.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical authoring and documentation.
• Practical knowledge of S1000D and Simplified Technical English.
• Understanding UK MoD documentation standards.
• Experience with 2D/3D illustration content.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and publishing tools.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain technical reports, templates, and project documentation.
• Support scoping and pricing of project tasks.
• Lead small project teams to deliver tasks.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and communicate progress.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

2D/3D illustration

S1000D

Simplified Technical English

MS Office

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Eagle EPS

Larson

Job description

BMT in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Author Illustrator to support high-quality technical projects and documentation services from our Weymouth or Bath offices, with hybrid working options. Travel to customer sites will be required.

The role requires proven experience in technical authoring within defence or engineering, familiarity with S1000D and Simplified Technical English, and the ability to guide content creation and content pilots.