Technical Documents Manager

Tekever; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension contribution match 10%

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental care

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

TEKEVER, a leader in unmanned technology, seeks a Technical Documentation Manager to helm its ILS capability and oversee the lifecycle of technical publications for UAS programmes. You will ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery to support airworthiness and in-service support.

You will coordinate with customers and regulators, manage CSDB structures and DMRL, drive engineering-change alignment, and lead IETP delivery while reporting to programme leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing S1000D-compliant technical documentation.
• Proven ability to lead a publications team and coordinate with engineering.
• Understanding of regulatory standards such as Def Stan 00-600.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead S1000D-compliant data modules across the publication lifecycle.
• Manage CSDB, DMC structures, and DMRL with version control.
• Ensure documentation meets airworthiness and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate engineering change processes to keep docs in sync with baselines.
• Define and implement a documentation strategy aligned with standards.
• Support IETP delivery where applicable.
• Oversee reviews, sign-off cycles, and audit trails.
• Report progress, risks, and milestones to leadership.

Skills

S1000D standards

CSDB tools

IETP authoring

Airworthiness

Documentation management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Tools

CSDB

IETP viewer tools

Document management systems

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

Mission

We're looking for an experienced Technical Documentation Manager to join our growing Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) capability and lead the development, structure, and lifecycle management of technical publications for our Unmanned Air System (UAS) programmes. You'll take ownership of the technical documents, ensuring it is accurate, compliant, and delivered on schedule to support the airworthiness and in-service support of the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, authoring, review, and approval of S1000D-compliant data modules across the publication lifecycle.
• Manage the Common Source Database (CSDB), associated data module code (DMC) structures and Data Module Requirements List (DMRL), ensuring correct classification, version control, and configuration management.
• Liaise with the customer and regulatory bodies to confirm documentation meets contractual and airworthiness requirements (e.g. MAA, Def Stan 00-600 series, or equivalent).
• Coordinate with engineering change processes to ensure documentation stays synchronised with design baselines.
• Defining and implementing a documentation strategy aligned with business objectives and standards.
• Support Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP) delivery where applicable.
• Manage document reviews, sign-off cycles, and audit trails to support quality and configuration control.
• Report on documentation progress, risks, and milestones to programme leadership.

Qualifications, Experience & Commitments

• Familiarity with ASD S1000D Standards and experience managing S1000D-compliant technical documentation, ideally within defence or aerospace.
• Direct experience producing or managing an Air-System Document Set (ADS) or equivalent document set for a military or complex air platform.
• Experience working on a UAS/UAV/Defence programme, or a strong understanding of the unique documentation demands of unmanned/aerial platforms.
• Solid understanding of CSDB tools, data module structuring, and business rules implementation.
• Experience managing a technical authoring / publications team.
• Familiarity with configuration management and change control processes in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of global documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices inc. knowledge of Def Stan 00-600 series or equivalent NATO/MoD documentation standards.
• Experience with IETP authoring and viewer tools.
• Security Vetting: Due to the nature of our Defence contracts, all applicants must be eligible to hold and willing to undergo the vetting process for UK SC level Security Clearance.
• Travel: Willingness to undertake occasional national and international travel to TEKEVER sites (UK, Portugal, US, Europe) and potentially to deployed operations globally.

Skills & Attributes

• Solid technical expertise and attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable liaising with engineering, airworthiness, and customer representatives. Including balancing customer expectations against engineering realities and timescales
• Document planning and scheduling against programme milestones.
• Ability to manage external suppliers or subcontracted teams where required.
• Understanding of the wider engineering lifecycle — how design changes, safety cases, and support concepts feed into documentation

What We Have To Offer You

At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people.

• This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover)
• Private Dental care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future-ready for the evolving workplace.
• Flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol
• Access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.

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