Our client is a specialist Building Services Consultancy.
They would like to recruit a Graduate Technical Author to work remotely.
You will have a degree in a technical discipline such as mechanical or electrical engineering.
You will be expected to travel to their offices in Kent 1 day a week and for an initial period of training. Travel to sites will be paid.
Duties:
1. Researching and procuring information
2. Understanding the business systems and applications for which documentation is to be prepared
3. Gathering and analyzing the information needs of the user
4. Procuring design and contract information to prepare the technical manuals and project hand‐over documentation
Communicating and collaborating:
1. Attending team planning/briefing meetings
2. Questioning developers and managers to clarify technical issues and obtain information
3. Satisfying user requirements by liaising with subject matter experts including commissioning managers, contractors, suppliers, and project consultants
4. Working with IT applications such as collaboration tools, Microsoft Office and Project, databases, and in-house documentation management solution
Writing and editing content:
1. Writing, editing, and presenting information in clear and simple English and to fit with the agreed style, making sure the information is organized effectively
2. Commissioning, coordinating, or preparing illustrations
3. Indexing and cataloging material
4. Copy-editing the work of colleagues within the organization
Managing projects:
1. Planning and managing the authoring of the project
2. Creating work schedules and working on and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Continuing professional development:
1. Keeping up to date with developments and trends in the industry and attending training courses as necessary
2. Keeping up to date with legislation and energy/environmental directives
3. Marketing and publicizing services and skills to potential clients
Full training and support will be given.
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