Graduate Technical Author

Our client is a specialist Building Services Consultancy. They would like to recruit a Graduate Tehnical Author to work remotely. * You will have a degree in a technical discipline such as mechanical or electrical engineering. You will be expected to travel to their offices in Kent 1 day a week and for an intial period of training. 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 analyzing 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 cataloging 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