Our client is a specialist Building Services Consultancy.
They would like to recruit a Technical Author to work remotely. Travel to sites will be paid.
The client would prefer a permanent staffer but would consider a 3-6 month contract.
Duties:
Researching and procuring information:
* Understanding the business systems and applications for which documentation is to be prepared
* Gathering and analyzing the information needs of the user
* Procuring design and contract information to prepare the technical manuals and project hand‐over documentation
Communicating and collaborating:
* Attending team planning/briefing meetings
* Questioning developers and managers to clarify technical issues and obtain information
* Satisfying user requirements by liaising with subject matter experts including commissioning managers, contractors, suppliers and project consultants
* Working with IT applications such as collaboration tools, Microsoft Office and Project, databases and in-house documentation management solution
Writing and editing content:
* Writing, editing and presenting information in clear and simple English and to fit with the agreed style, making sure the information is organized effectively
* Commissioning, coordinating or preparing illustrations
* Indexing and cataloging material
* Copy-editing the work of colleagues within the organization
Managing projects:
* Planning and managing the authoring of the project
* Creating work schedules and working on and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Continuing professional development:
* Keeping up to date with developments and trends in the industry and attending training courses as necessary
* Keeping up to date with legislation and energy/environmental directives
* Marketing and publicizing services and skills to potential clients
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