Technical Author

5 days ago

Reading, United Kingdom Scantec Recruitment Full time

**Technical Author – Defence Framework Projects** Outside of scope of IR35 pending determination


A leading design and project management contractor is seeking a Technical Author to join their team in Reading, working across a variety of projects within their Defence framework. Due to the nature of the work, current SC clearance is essential.


**Role Overview:**


This role presents a unique chance to contribute to critical nuclear industry installation projects by preparing, originating, and presenting complex technical documentation to an exceptional standard. This includes Safe Systems of Work (SSoW’s), Method Statements (MS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s), Risk Assessments (RA), and Lift Plans (LP).


**Key Benefits:**


- **Professional Growth:** Engage in a highly regulated industry sector, enhancing your expertise and broadening your skill set.

- **Impactful Work:** Play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance in nuclear installations, contributing to national security and public safety.

- **Collaborative Environment:** Work alongside design engineers, subject matter experts (SME’s), project engineers, and Health and Safety professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

- **Flexibility:** While weekly site attendance is required, there is potential for off-site work, offering a balanced work-life dynamic.


**Role Responsibilities:**


- Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of technical/engineering documentation and surveys of the working environment.

- Develop a thorough understanding of production processes in buildings to accurately write documentation.

- Manage the preparation of supporting and affected documents, updating them in line with Engineering Changes.

- Liaise with design engineers, SMEs, project engineers, and Health and Safety professionals, reporting back to Project Management/Construction Managers on documentation status.

- Ensure all documents adhere to applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards, company procedures, policies, and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

- Review sub-contractor documentation and drawings, providing insightful comments.


**Qualifications and Skills:**


- Experience in Infrastructure Projects within highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Rail, or Oil & Gas.

- Educated to ONC/HNC or equivalent level in engineering, with extensive experience in electrical or mechanical systems within the Nuclear Industry being desirable.

- Proficiency in IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

- Proven ability to create, develop, and originate working documentation for installations.

- Capability to obtain, hold, and sustain high-level security clearance throughout the contract is essential.


**Personal Attributes:**


- Meticulous attention to detail.

- Excellent time management, prioritisation, communication, and organisational skills.

- Strong team player with a commitment to NSG’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

- A fair and reasonable approach towards all stakeholders, with due regard to equal opportunities and diversity at all times.


This role is ideal for a dedicated professional eager to make a significant impact within the nuclear and defence sector.

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