Technical Author & Illustrator (Engineering Docs)

BMT

Weymouth

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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.

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