Graduate Technical Author

Our client is a specialist Building Services Consultancy.

They would like to recruit a Graduate Tehnical Author to work remotely.

You will be expected to travel to their offices in Kent 1 day a week and for an intial period of training.

Travel to sites will be paid.

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, micro‐soft 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 organised effectively

* Commissioning, coordinating or preparing illustrations

* Indexing and cataloging material

* Copy‐editing the work of colleagues within the organisation

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 publicising services and skills to potential clients

Full training and support will be given