Technical Author

Technical Author
 
Location: Cumbria
 
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Technical Author to support a regulated site based in Cumbria on a 12–18 month contract. This is an opportunity to contribute to safety-critical work within the UK nuclear sector, supporting long-term operations through high-quality, compliant technical documentation.
This role sits within a highly regulated environment and requires a strong on-site presence. Unlike a traditional technical author position, the successful candidate will play a more proactive role in validation activities and provide input into risk assessment processes, working closely with engineering, operations, and safety teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing, reviewing, and supporting the delivery of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals
• Playing an active role in the validation of technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, usability, and compliance
• Providing input into risk assessment activities, supporting safe and compliant operational outcomes
• Working closely with engineers, operators, and safety professionals to gather and validate technical information
• Ensuring documentation aligns with nuclear regulatory standards, site requirements, and quality processes
• Supporting continuous improvement of documentation practices within a regulated nuclear environment

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience as a Technical Author within the nuclear industry (essential)
• Experience working on regulated nuclear sites
• Strong understanding of document control, validation, and lifecycle management
• Ability to engage confidently with multidisciplinary technical and operational teams
• High attention to detail and a methodical, quality-driven approach
• Willingness and ability to work on site Monday to Friday (37 hours per week)

Desirable

• SC Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Experience contributing to or supporting risk assessment processes
• Background supporting operational or maintenance documentation in safety-critical environments

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Long-term 12–18 month contract within the UK nuclear sector
• Opportunity to work in a safety-critical, highly regulated environment
• Hands-on role with influence beyond traditional technical authoring
• Stable, site-based assignment with consistent working hours
• Chance to contribute directly to nuclear safety, compliance, and operational readiness

Location / Working Arrangements

• Cumbria-based
• Fully site-based role
• Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

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