Job Overview
Our client is a specialist Building Services Consultancy. They would like to recruit a Graduate Technical Author to work in a hybrid capacity. 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 analysing 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 cataloguing 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.
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