About the role:
As Technical Author you will report to the Support Services Manager. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of technical authoring, including collating various as built documentation packages of Operating & Maintenance Manuals, Health & Safety Files, Handover Packs, and digital asset registers. You will also report on progress to individual project teams as well as advise on compliance to meet specification and contract requirements.
Location: Office based / Hybrid
Salary: £35k – 40k, dependant on experience
What you will do:
- Managing our as built documentation production, submission and close out processes, including:
- Monitoring progress
- Internal reporting
- Creating and collating clear and concise technical as built documentation
- Act as a key liaison with our delivery teams and supply chain to produce good quality as built records, offering guidance and assistance as required
- Liaising with clients and their agents to ensure our as built documentation satisfies all contract and specification requirements
- Complete all digital requirements, e.g. use of common data environments, client portals, etc.
- Developing existing and new GL templates for as built documentation
- Contribute to the further development of our internal processes and procedures, including identified improvement areas
What you will need:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- An understanding of civil engineering and MEICA disciplines.
- Competent to use Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel and Outlook predominantly).
- Ability to create and manipulate pdf files.
- Basic AutoCAD ability would be an advantage
- Work well within a team.
- Ability to work on your own and remotely.
- Ability to manage simultaneous tasks and prioritise.
- Ability to follow business and function processes.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships (internal and external).
What do we offer?
- 34 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Company car/car allowance
- Life Assurance
- Private Health Care
We offer the chance to work in a friendly, hard-working and high-achieving team where you will be encouraged to take responsibility, develop yourself and see the difference you are making to the business.
Our head office is in Barrhead (one mile from Barrhead train station) in our own building. We also offer flexible working options.
If you meet the requirements for the Technical Author position and would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV, Covering Letter and current package to careers@georgeleslie.co.uk or complete the form below.
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