Our client, a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services is currently recruiting for a Technical Author & Administrator. Located in Aberdeen, the role is on a 12 month contract and offers a hybrid working arrangement. ROLE The main purpose of the Technical Author & Administrator role is to review technical reports and ensure the highest standards of deliverables in terms of contents, format and syntaxis/grammar are maintained for the Marine department. Additional duties include general department support and administrative tasks. The role will report to the Admin Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor document control mailbox and deal with correspondence as efficiently as possible. Maintain Report Register. Format, proofread, process and issue of technical reports/proposals/ITT documents in accordance with company standards, ensuring consistency in quality and format. Create/modify and publish templates in accordance with corporate styles. Ensure that an open line of communication is maintained with the Marine department, giving an update on document control status as and when required. Maintain record of all documents processed and issued. Maintain records of all templates created and stored. Create/update CVs for staff and associate consultants and maintain records. Assist with general document processing/creation as required (e.g. redactions/producing organigrams etc.) Ensure whereabouts spreadsheet is kept updated with all staff movements. Keep timesheet system updated with new clients, projects, tasks, etc. Ensure Marine Personnel Movement Spreadsheet is kept up to date. Attend weekly Marine department meetings & provide feedback when required to the document control team. Ensure professional liaison with current and prospective Clients, all technical and administrative staff within the company. When required log new enquiries in the Company Enquiry System. When required create proposals for frame agreement clients, submit to Marine Manager/Principal for review. Following review, issue to the client. When required assist with the preparation of FLEX PO requests. When required assist with the preparation of Work Instructions. General Admin Support: Completion of other administrative tasks as directed by the Admin Manager and the Marine Manager. When required assist the Marine department, making flight, hotel and rail bookings as required. Record all travel and all relevant travel correspondence, including maintaining the Travel Log and travel mailbox. When required assist the Marine department with taxi booking requirements and update taxi register. When required assist with the necessary documentation required for staff and associate consultants attending vessels worldwide (e.g. assisting with travel and documentation /certificates / vaccinations). Completion of training modules as assigned by the Admin Manager and company. To take responsibility for your own actions to support the company in achieving its health & safety goals and environmental objectives. REQUIREMENTS Degree or 5 Highers (or equivalent) – including Maths and English as a minimum. Recognised Technical Author qualifications preferred Proficient in the Microsoft Office packages Outstanding organisation skills and eye for detail & accuracy Excellent communication skills /collaboration skills Excellent in multi-tasking & prioritising Able to work under tight deadlines and focused on exceptional Customer service Previous experience in a document control department preferrable