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Lead Gameplay Developer Location: Remote-first Type: Full-time Start: ASAP About Couch Heroes At Couch Heroes, we’re exploring new ground for the MMO genre. In a world where fantasy and ancient technology intertwine, players explore shattered realms, grapple across verticality, solve puzzles, and push back corruption, with progression driven by player expression and discovery. We envision bridging generations of gamers, creating a space where both coexist and journey together. We’re developing in Unreal Engine, in early production, with a team spanning multiple countries. We’re remote-first, based in the UK, and scaling to support a multi-year live-service roadmap. We value autonomy, curiosity, and collaborative ownership, and we’re looking for creators who want to help build something from the ground up. Sound like your kind of thing? We should talk. About the Job The systems that define how players interact with the world, each other, and the game’s core mechanics are built by gameplay engineers. We need a Lead Gameplay Developer who can own the technical implementation of our core gameplay systems and build the engineering team that delivers them. You will report to the CTO and manage a growing team of gameplay engineers. You will make technical design decisions, stay hands-on with implementation, and represent the gameplay engineering discipline across the studio in production planning, design reviews, and resourcing decisions. We are in early production. The studio has been running for three years, but core gameplay systems including combat, traversal, abilities, progression, and multiplayer interaction are still being architected and prototyped. You will be making foundational technical decisions that define how the game feels, scales, and evolves over years of live service. Your Role People Leadership and Team Development • Manage a growing team of gameplay engineers as the team scales through production: set priorities, assign work, balance workload, and run regular 1:1s focused on progress, career development, and honest feedback., • Lead performance reviews and goal setting aligned to production milestones and individual development plans. Identify skill gaps and address them through coaching, stretch assignments, or training., • Represent the gameplay engineering discipline in cross-discipline leads meetings, production planning, and resourcing conversations. Advocate for team needs and capacity., • Foster a team culture of technical rigour, clean code practices, and collaborative problem solving., • Support hiring as the team grows: contribute to job descriptions, design technical assessments, and participate in interview loops. Gameplay Systems and Implementation • Own the technical design and implementation of core gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5, including combat, traversal, abilities, player interaction, and progression mechanics., • Architect gameplay systems for a persistent MMO context: server-authoritative logic, client prediction, ability replication, and state synchronisation across distributed server infrastructure., • Collaborate closely with game design and level design to translate design intent into robust, tuneable, and extensible gameplay code. Build systems that designers can iterate on without requiring engineering support for every change., • Stay hands-on with C++ and Blueprint implementation. Build, profile, and iterate alongside your engineers, establishing technical quality benchmarks and code architecture patterns., • Work with animation, VFX, and audio teams to integrate gameplay systems with presentation layers: ability visuals, hit feedback, audio cues, and UI responses. Technical Architecture and Performance • Define coding standards, architecture patterns, and review processes for gameplay code. Ensure the codebase remains maintainable and extensible as the team and feature set grow., • Profile and optimise gameplay systems for MMO-scale performance: tick budgets, replication bandwidth, ability processing in dense combat scenarios, and memory management., • Collaborate with online services and network engineering to ensure gameplay systems work reliably under real-world latency and server load conditions., • Work with production to manage scope, schedules, and task breakdowns for gameplay engineering work. Contribute to milestone planning, sprint scoping, and capacity forecasting., • Use playtesting observations and telemetry data to identify technical issues with gameplay feel, responsiveness, and fairness. Must-Haves • Proven experience in game development, with at least one shipped title in a gameplay engineering or gameplay lead role., • Proven experience of direct people management: running 1:1s, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and developing team members., • Strong C++ proficiency with production experience in Unreal Engine, including Gameplay Ability System, replication, and Blueprint integration., • Experience building gameplay systems for multiplayer or online games, with a working understanding of server authority, client prediction, and state replication., • Demonstrated ability to translate game design concepts into well-architected, extensible, and performant code., • Strong communication and documentation skills, with proven experience collaborating across disciplines (design, art, animation, audio, network) to ship integrated gameplay features. Nice-to-Haves • Experience shipping at least one MMO or persistent online world from production through live service., • Experience with Unreal Engine’s Gameplay Ability System (GAS) at scale, including custom ability tasks, gameplay effects, and attribute sets., • Familiarity with AI systems for NPC behaviour, encounter scripting, or enemy design., • Experience with data-driven design approaches where designers author gameplay content through configuration rather than code changes., • Exposure to anti-cheat considerations and exploit mitigation in competitive or economy-driven multiplayer games. About You • You lead by investing in people. You find genuine satisfaction in watching your team grow and you actively develop the engineers around you., • You care about how systems feel to the player, not just whether they function correctly. Frame data, input responsiveness, and gameplay feel matter to you., • You are comfortable working through ambiguity. Early production means not everything is defined yet, and you see that as an opportunity to shape the right technical approach., • You balance technical elegance with delivery pragmatism. You know when to architect for the future and when to prototype quickly to validate design., • You work autonomously in a remote environment, proactively keeping your team aligned and your stakeholders informed., • We are committed to making our hiring process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. Couch Heroes have partnered with Skillsearch on this hire. Jack is leading the search directly with the studio leadership, so feel free to reach out to him at jb@skillsearch.com. He will be your point of contact throughout. Looking forward to connecting! Equal Opportunities Couch Heroes is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Privacy and data We process your personal data as part of the recruitment process. Couch Heroes and Skillsearch both act as data controllers in relation to your application. For details on how your information is collected, used, stored, and your rights under UK GDPR, please review the relevant Privacy Policies below: Couch Heroes: _ Skillsearch: _

TECHNICAL WRITER/AUTHOR – LANDING GEAR SYSTEMS • £45 per hour (via Umbrella), • Initial contract until 30/11/2026 with likely extension, • Hybrid working – 3-4 days per week onsite in Filton, • 35-hour week, • BPSS clearance required ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client is a globally recognised aerospace engineering organisation supporting some of the world’s most advanced aircraft programmes. Their Technical Data teams play a critical role in delivering accurate maintenance documentation and supporting airline customers throughout the operational lifecycle of the aircraft. Due to continued programme demand, they are now looking for an experienced Technical Data Engineer to support Landing Gear Systems documentation activities. THE TECHNICAL WRITER ROLE: As a Technical Data Engineer, you will manage authoring activities relating to Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and Trouble Shooting Manuals (TSM) for Landing Gear Systems. You will analyse design modifications, drawings, and engineering inputs to ensure maintenance documentation accurately reflects aircraft configurations and operational requirements. You will support airline customers with technical queries, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and coordinate with design offices and subcontractors to ensure documentation is delivered to quality, cost, and schedule requirements. This role also involves supporting in-service aircraft issues and maintaining compliance with safety and technical data standards. TECHNICAL WRITER ESSENTIAL SKILLS: • Aerospace engineering or aircraft maintenance background, • Experience with AMM and/or TSM technical documentation, • Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance systems and procedures, • Aircraft technical authoring experience, • Experience analysing engineering drawings and design modifications, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload priorities, • Hands-on aircraft maintenance experience (RAF or similar) highly beneficial, • Landing Gear or CMM (Component Maintenance Manual) experience advantageous TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Technical Author/Technical Writer Bristol location (hybrid working) £35,000 - £45,000 plus bonus and benefits Several Tech Authors and Tech Writers are wanted on a permanent basis by a global client of ours who are at the forefront of their industry. The successful candidate will maintain customer documentation for customer products, in accordance with in-house quality standards. This documentation includes, but is not limited to, Instruction manuals and Spare parts manuals, and will be for employees usage, as well as end clients. This is a permanent opportunity that includes a base salary of up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits. Overview of the Technical Author role: • Plan, research, write, and edit documents from conception to delivery to fulfil customer requirements,, • Convey procedures in a consistent, clear, well-structured way, using concise and accurate terminology to ensure understanding and to avoid confusion by the reader., • Create and manipulate images, either photographs or illustrations, to complement the text in documents. Key skills and qualifications required for the Technical Author role: • A degree, HNC/HND qualification or equivalent experience in mechanical or electromechanical engineering, or time served in forces or engineering apprenticeships., • A number of years in technical authoring/writing experience in an engineering environment, writing instruction manuals for complex products., • Experience in the use of an XML authoring application If you are a Technical Author looking for a new opportunity either apply online or, if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact slynch@outsource-uk.co.uk or phone 0161 694 9216.

Join Our Latest Project – Technical Author (Aerospace / Defence) CMC are supporting a leading engineering organisation in the aerospace sector and are looking for an experienced Technical Author to support the development of critical maintenance documentation for advanced products. You’ll be working on a high-priority programme focused on delivering Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) in line with iSpec 2200 standards, supporting both ongoing and upcoming product releases. This project can be completed remotely and will fall inside of IR35. This will be a 12 month project. What You’ll Be Doing • Creating and maintaining CMMs and technical publications, • Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD data, and source analysis, • Translating complex technical information into clear, structured procedures, • Supporting Illustrated Parts Lists (IPL) and generating technical illustrations, • Working within Structured FrameMaker (with Micon plugin) environments, • Collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to define procedures What We’re Looking For • Strong background in technical authoring within aerospace, aviation, or defence, • Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings and technical data, • Experience with iSpec 2200 / technical publication standards, • Familiarity with Structured FrameMaker, • Understanding of Simplified Technical English (STE), • Experience producing or supporting illustrations for manuals (highly desirable), • A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong collaboration skills This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact programme where your expertise will directly support the delivery of safety-critical documentation. If you’re interested, apply below or get in touch to learn more. CMC provide expert engineering solutions on an international capacity for advanced engineering projects. Established in 2016, we set out our mission to be the best service-driven consulting business in global STEM markets, and after rapid growth in just a few years, we’re already delivering true expertise to major technology brands and leading companies around the world. As we expand our reach and take on new projects, we have assignments available for experienced engineering professionals to join our consultancy and deliver the expert solutions and high level of service we’re known for across multiple ventures. By partnering with CMC you get the chance to work with some of the world’s leading technology specialists. From our global offices we support you with each new project, providing a complete scope of work definition ahead of any engagement so you know exactly what’s required by the assignment before you land on-site. As projects are completed, we continue to support you by securing your next opportunity from our global network of leading technology companies. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of experience, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any experience for this role.

Repair Engineer (Structural / Composite) Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite) Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (likely extension) Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am–7pm) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer / Repair Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting in‑service aircraft structural repairs. This role focuses heavily on composite and structural wing repairs, working on complex repair solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment. You’ll be responsible for evaluating damage, authoring repair solutions, and providing expert engineering support to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate customer requests related to structural damage on in‑service aircraft, • Author and release Structural Repair Instructions, • Lead and execute repair activities within a small engineering team, • Provide expert structural repair support for minor and major damage cases, • Develop innovative repair solutions using historical repair data and technical expertise, • Liaise with customers and stakeholders to deliver timely, high‑quality repair solutions, • Support development of generic repair procedures to improve fleet efficiency, • Prepare and release approval documentation in line with Design Organisation requirements Skills & Experience Required • Strong experience in aircraft structural repairs, • Composite repair experience (non‑metallic focus preferred), • Wing repair experience highly desirable (structural repair background also considered), • Experience authoring repair instructions and technical documentation, • Knowledge of aircraft structures, • Familiarity with metallic and composite materials, • Understanding of non‑destructive testing methods, • Ideally holds or has held RTE / RT3 approval, • A400M or A350 experience advantageous If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

Technical Author - Bristol (Hybrid), £43,000 + Bonus & Benefits We are currently working with a leading engineering manufacturer who are looking to add a Technical Author to their team in Bristol. In this role, you'll be responsible for producing and updating technical documentation for a range of complex engineering products. This will include instruction manuals, spare parts manuals, declarations of conformity, and other customer documentation. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous technical authoring experience in an engineering environment and a good understanding of mechanical or electromechanical products. What we are looking for: • Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in mechanical or electromechanical engineering, • At least 3 years' experience as a Technical Author within an engineering business, • Experience writing instruction manuals for complex products, • Experience using XML authoring tools and CCMS systems, • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint, • Experience with image editing software such as CorelDRAW, • Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams, • Strong attention to detail and good written communication skills, • Organised and able to manage your own workload What you will be doing: • Writing and u...

Repair Engineer (Structural / Composite) Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite) Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (likely extension) Rate: Up to £52.00 per hour Umbrella / £38.88 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer / Repair Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting in-service aircraft structural repairs. This role focuses heavily on composite and structural wing repairs, working on complex repair solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment. You'll be responsible for evaluating damage, authoring repair solutions, and providing expert engineering support to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate customer requests related to structural damage on in-service aircraft, • Author and release Structural Repair Instructions, • Lead and execute repair activities within a small engineering team, • Provide expert structural repair support for minor and major damage cases, • Develop innovative repair solutions using historical repair data and technical expertise, • Liaise with customers and stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality repair solutions, • Support development of generic repair proced...

ALTEN in Bristol, UK, is seeking a Senior Technical Author to produce technical publications for aerospace and defence programmes. Responsibilities include authoring documentation, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a Senior Technical Author based in Bristol to create technical publications supporting critical aerospace projects.

National Gas is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Technical Author in the UK. This role is office-based, focused on authoring engineering documentation for non-routine operations.

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Technical Writer/Author specializing in Landing Gear Systems in Filton, UK. The ideal candidate has a strong aerospace engineering background, experience with technical documentation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid model.

This role is advertised as Mechanical Engineering Technical Author to clearly reflect its engineering focus and professional scope. The role is fully focused on the authoring of engineering and operational procedures. Act as Authorising Engineer or Job Owner when needed, applying independent enginee

Candidates should have a degree in mechanical or electromechanical engineering and at least three years of authoring experience. Edwards Vacuum is seeking a Technical Author to produce and maintain documentation for their Clevedon products.

As a Senior Technical Author you will produce clear, accurate technical publications and reports within a highly regulated, safety‑critical engineering environment, supporting a major UK aerospace OEM. Authoring and maintaining technical publications and formal reports. Proven experience as a Seni

You will report to the Lead Technical Author. At least three years technical authoring experience in an engineering environment, writing instruction manuals for complex products. Experience in the use of an XML authoring application.

Join our team as a Senior Technical Author, producing clear, accurate technical publications and reports within a highly regulated, safety‑critical engineering environment. Authoring and maintaining technical publications and formal reports. Proven experience as a Senior Technical Author.

Technical Data Engineer - Landing Gear Systems Location: Filton (60% onsite - increased onsite during initial months) Contract: Until November 2026 (likely extension) Rate: £45.00 per hour Umbrella / £33.64 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Role Our client is seeking a Technical Data Engineer to join their Landing Gear Systems team, supporting the creation and delivery of aircraft maintenance documentation across the full aircraft lifecycle. Working within a transnational technical data environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring maintenance manuals accurately reflect aircraft configuration, supporting airline customers and contributing to aircraft safety, reliability and operational efficiency. This position has a strong focus on Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and Troubleshooting Manuals (TSM), with Landing Gear experience highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Author, review and maintain AMM and TSM documentation for Landing Gear systems Analyse design changes, drawings and modifications to assess impact on maintenance documentation Ensure documentation meets ICA and EASA regulatory requirements Manage source data planning, verification and incorporation Respond to airline customer technical queries within agreed timescales Provide active support during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and in‑service issues Monitor and coordinate subcontracted authoring activities Lead and contribute to technical reviews with design teams and stakeholders Ensure compliance with safety, quality and technical data standards Drive continuous improvement in technical data processes, tools and ways of working Skills & Experience Required Background in Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Technical Data Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance documentation (AMM, TSM essential) Understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance and production processes Experience working with configuration management and design data Familiarity with international technical authoring standards and tools Landing Gear experience highly desirable CMM (Component Maintenance Manual) experience considered Proactive, detail‑driven and confident working with technical stakeholders Strong communication and organisational skills If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Repair Engineer (Structural / Composite) Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite) Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (likely extension) Rate: Up to £52.00 per hour Umbrella / £38.88 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer / Repair Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting in-service aircraft structural repairs. This role focuses heavily on composite and structural wing repairs, working on complex repair solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment. You'll be responsible for evaluating damage, authoring repair solutions, and providing expert engineering support to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Evaluate customer requests related to structural damage on in-service aircraft Author and release Structural Repair Instructions Lead and execute repair activities within a small engineering team Provide expert structural repair support for minor and major damage cases Develop innovative repair solutions using historical repair data and technical expertise Liaise with customers and stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality repair solutions Support development of generic repair procedures to improve fleet efficiency Prepare and release approval documentation in line with Design Organisation requirements Skills & Experience Required Strong experience in aircraft structural repairs Composite repair experience (non-metallic focus preferred) Wing repair experience highly desirable (structural repair background also considered) Experience authoring repair instructions and technical documentation Knowledge of aircraft structures Familiarity with metallic and composite materials Understanding of non-destructive testing methods Ideally holds or has held RTE / RT3 approval A400M or A350 experience advantageous If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan TPBN1_UKTJ

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Author to join a well-established aerospace organisation. Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical authoring. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in technical documentation and military avia

Technical Author Overview Support the creation, management and distribution of technical documentation across the company Responsible for adopting 5S and Lean principles in your daily work and collaborating closely with the Technical Documentation Team to ensure all operational manuals are accurate

Sanderson is seeking several Technical Authors on a permanent basis in the United Kingdom. This role requires strong technical writing skills, preferably with a degree in mechanical or electromechanical engineering.

Technical Author (Client Side). Reimbursable resources to provide technical author services on a time-based contract directed by SL/BEP JV. The work differs slightly from the standard technical author provision as:.

Technical Author (Client Side) to work hybrid from Sellafield Site, Cumbria. Applicants should have strong technical writing skills and a relevant engineering background.

A leading aerospace technical communication firm is seeking a Technical Author to support the creation of manuals and technical documentation. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry, be skilled in various technical writing tools, and possess an engin

Reimbursable resources to provide technical author services on a time‑based contract directed by SL/BEP JV. The work differs slightly from the standard technical author provision as:.

Working closely with technical, operational and delivery teams to turn detailed information into accessible, usable documentation.

Technical Authoring with Simplified Technical English. Years as Technical Author in Aerospace/Aeronautics Industry. Write, edit, organize, and publish manuals, instructions, catalogs, and other technical and administrative publications according to established processes and standards for style, cont

Technical Author – Pre-OperationsLocationSellafield, Cumbria, North West, EnglandRate:£40. Inside IR35)Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per weekOverview NRL are currently recruiting for five Technical Authors to support pre-operations activities on a major project in Cumbria. Prev

Provide weekly progress updates to the Senior Technical Author. Report directly to the Senior Technical Author. Previous Technical Author experience.

NUVIA seeks a Technical Author for their Sellafield Site in Cumbria.

Venn Group is seeking an experienced Technical Author to join an established aerospace organisation in Greater London. This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with extensive experience in technical documentation and military aviation. Responsibilities include producing high-quality docu

Apply most relevant / recent / proven engineering or technical principle, theory or methodology for inclusion together with proven procedures. Under the direction of the Engineering/Site/Project Manager liaise over engineering, scientific and technical requirements. Report delay, changes of scope an

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Assist with the delivery of a clean and safe user environment within various premises across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement a

As a Technical Sales Manager, you’ll take ownership of your territory -identifying opportunities, building relationships with OEMs and technical teams, and supporting projects from early concept through to production. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Sales Manager to join my client

Strong technical background with the ability to advise on. Technical Services Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure (Hybrid). Technical Services Manager with deep Azure cloud expertise.

This is a hands-on delivery leadership role requiring strong Agile expertise, project management experience, technical fluency and the confidence to challenge where needed. Align work across technical verticals so that once all contributing teams deliver, features can be released without rework or d

UPS systems, generators, electrical or technical infrastructure. Supportive, technically knowledgeable team environment. Work closely with technical and service teams to deliver high‑value solutions.