Technical Author
Posted 5 days ago by FYBA Talent
£240 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Summary: The role of Technical Author involves producing, reviewing, and managing high-quality technical documentation for major projects in the water and utilities sector. The position requires collaboration with project teams and stakeholders to ensure documentation meets client requirements and supports project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience and strong organizational skills. This role offers a competitive day rate and hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and publish technical documentation for live projects
- Review and compile Operation & Maintenance manuals
- Assemble and manage asset data and technical records
- Convert complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation
- Liaise with project teams, clients, and external stakeholders
- Maintain document control processes and project records
- Support continuous improvement within the technical documentation function
Key Skills:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Technical Author
- Strong Microsoft Office and document management skills
- Ability to interpret and present complex technical information clearly
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience within water, utilities, engineering, or project delivery environments preferred
Salary (Rate): £240/day
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading engineering and infrastructure contractor, are seeking an experienced Technical Author to support the delivery of major projects within the water and utilities sector.
This role will focus on producing, reviewing, and managing high-quality technical documentation to support project delivery and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and publish technical documentation for live projects
- Review and compile Operation & Maintenance manuals
- Assemble and manage asset data and technical records
- Convert complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation
- Liaise with project teams, clients, and external stakeholders
- Maintain document control processes and project records
- Support continuous improvement within the technical documentation function
About You
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Technical Author
Strong Microsoft Office and document management skills
Ability to interpret and present complex technical information clearly
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience within water, utilities, engineering, or project delivery environments preferred
What’s on Offer
Competetive day rate
Hybrid working
Long-term secured project pipeline
Supportive and collaborative environment