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Senior Technical Author – London Industry: Defence, Maritime & Advanced Engineering Contract Type: Permanent Security: UK Security Clearance required Summary • Recruiting on behalf of a leading defence and advanced engineering organisation, • Opportunity to join an established Technical Authoring function supporting complex hardware and software systems, • Role involves producing clear, accurate and user-friendly documentation for highly engineered products, • Exposure to cutting-edge and world-leading technologies within a regulated environment, • Suitable for both Technical Author and Senior Technical Author levels, depending on experience, • Develop, maintain and support technical documentation, including User manuals, Maintenance manuals & Service bulletins, • Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise language using Simplified Technical English, • Ensure documentation complies with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, • Work closely with engineers, project managers and support teams to gather and validate technical information, • Manage document revisions and configuration control throughout the product lifecycle, • Support digital documentation, including interactive manuals and online help systems, • Produce and maintain documentation using S1000D, taking ownership of assigned publications, • Create or support technical drawings where required, • Engage flexibly across multiple projects, balancing cost, quality and schedule considerations, • Support Mechanical Engineering and Configuration Management activities as demand arises, • Develop broader engineering knowledge as part of the role Skills, Qualifications & Experience, • Experience working as a Technical Author within an engineering, manufacturing or regulated environment, • Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical terminology, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, • Experience with documentation tools (nice to have, not essential), such as: Adobe Frame Maker & MadCap Flare, • Knowledge or experience of S1000D standards, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse teams, • Confident communicator, able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, • Proactive approach to resolving conflict and promoting collaborative working, • Capable of mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues, • Detail-oriented with a structured and methodical approach JBRP1_UKTJ