Technical Author & Illustrator — Engineering Documentation

Impleo; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Wellbeing fund

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday trading

Discounts

Professional subscriptions paid

Job summary

BMT is seeking a Technical Information and Documentation Specialist based in Weymouth or Bath with hybrid flexibility. You will deliver high‑quality technical projects, maintain documentation standards, and guide teams.

Strong experience in defence/engineering documentation and knowledge of S1000D are essential. The role requires attention to detail, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical authoring and documentation within a defence or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of S1000D, Simplified Technical English, and UK MoD documentation standards.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and technical publishing tools.
• Experience with Eagle EPS/Larson or similar authoring tools advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high‑quality technical projects and documentation services.
• Produce and maintain technical reports, templates and project documentation.
• Guide authors, engineers and authoring assistants; support scoping and pricing of tasks.
• Lead small project teams to deliver standalone tasks and outputs while managing priorities.

Skills

Technical authoring experience

Strong communication

2D/3D illustration

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Eagle EPS

Larson

Illustration software

Job description

BMT is seeking a Technical Information and Documentation Specialist based in Weymouth or Bath with hybrid flexibility. You will deliver high‑quality technical projects, maintain documentation standards, and guide teams.

Strong experience in defence/engineering documentation and knowledge of S1000D are essential. The role requires attention to detail, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.