Technical Author

Job Title:
Technical Author

Location:
Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £33,900 - £42,400 Depending on Experience + Benefits

Role Type:
Full time / Permanent

Role

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Technical Author at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Technical Author, you'll play a vital role in supporting the safe delivery of radioactive waste management operations. You'll research, develop and maintain the controlled documentation that enables critical operational activities to be carried out safely, efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity to collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts and operational teams while contributing to work that directly supports national defence infrastructure and environmental safety.

You'll gain exposure to complex engineering environments, develop specialist technical expertise and make a meaningful impact every day.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for creating, maintaining and improving technical procedures and operational documentation that support critical nuclear operations. Working alongside engineers, planners and operational teams, you'll ensure information is accurate, clear and compliant with stringent regulatory standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that protects national infrastructure while developing specialist experience within a highly regulated engineering environment.

• Developing and maintaining technical procedures and operational documentation supporting radioactive waste management activities.
• Collaborating with engineers, subject matter experts and operational teams to gather and validate technical information.
• Providing technical support for work planning, scheduling and cost-estimation activities.
• Conducting onsite reviews to ensure documentation remains accurate, current and fit for purpose.
• Performing quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual and safety requirements.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Technical Author

• Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Ability to analyse information from multiple technical sources and produce clear, accurate documentation.
• Understanding of industrial and radiological working environments and associated hazards.
• Ability to review operational activities and procedures within a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting the maintenance of facilities and equipment within an engineering or industrial setting.

Qualifications for the Technical Author

Essential:

• BTEC Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant STEM discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant engineering experience.

Desirable:

• Experience producing controlled technical documentation within a highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of nuclear, defence, engineering or industrial operations.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution…