Technical author Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Technical Author (Engineering)
Assystem —Helensburgh
- Hybrid work
- Schematics
- No degree
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
Technical Publication Support
ATEXIS —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Associate Software Developer
SAS —Glasgow
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Building Services & Construction O&M Manual Developer
Taylor and Fraser —Paisley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Assistant Manager, Global Cybersecurity Policies and Standards
Deloitte —Aberdeen
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
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Document Control Specialist
Borr Drilling —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- SharePoint
- Communication skills
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Dundee —Dundee
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Analysis skills
Senior Environmental Water Quality Consultant (Modelling)
Stantec —Edinburgh
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Annual leave
Project Engineer
Aspen Solutions Ltd —Glasgow
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- SharePoint
- In-person
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
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Acceptance Manager
Assystem —Glasgow
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Senior Marine Engineer (Dynamic Positioning)
DNV —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Civil Engineer
VINCI Construction —Helensburgh
- Civil engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Principal Scientist Sensors
Integrated Graphene —Stirling
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Team management
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Quick apply
SoC/ASIC Architect
AST SpaceMobile —Edinburgh
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Principal Fire Surveyor
Jensen Hughes —Glasgow
Facade Engineer
Jensen Hughes —Glasgow
- Microsoft Word
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
BIM Manager - Senior Consultant – Real Estate – UK Wide
Turner & Townsend —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
Quick apply
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Senior Civil Engineer
Assystem —Glasgow
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- No degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
HarperCollins UK —Glasgow
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
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Technical Author (Engineering)

Assystem -
Helensburgh

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Job details

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Document control
Schematics
Configuration management
Technical writing
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Document management
Document management systems
Communication skills

Full job description

Defence
Contracting /
Helensburgh
United Kingdom
12/07/26
On site

About Assystem

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

The Client Design Authority undertakes a vital role in ensuring that key defence infrastructure that interfaces is safe and fit for purpose.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Author to support the technical capability of the Design Authority (DA). This role will be suited to Technical Authors with experience in an Engineering Discipline

TASKS

Develop, maintain and assure high-quality technical documentation that supports engineering design, operation, maintenance and safety of Structures, Systems and Components (SSC).
Ensure complex technical information is translated into clear, accurate, and compliant documentation for stakeholders, operators and maintainers.
Support the development and management of document templates, guidance documents and authoring standards.
Collaborate with engineering, design, safety and project teams to gather, validate and structure technical information
Discharge and display a robust safety and security culture.

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Experience

Experience in technical authoring within an engineering, defence or industrial environment.

️ Experience working within the nuclear industry or another high-hazard industry is advantageous, but not essential.

Ability to interpret engineering technical data, drawings, schematics and design documentation.

✍️ Excellent written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience with document management systems, version control and configuration management processes.

Knowledge of technical documentation standards and structured authoring principles.

Qualifications & Training

✅ Essential

HNC (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant engineering discipline.

Proven experience in technical authoring within an engineering environment.

Desirable

Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent professional experience and industry standing.

Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant engineering discipline.

Why join the community of Switchers?:

The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future!

Umbrella contractor considered for this role

Requires sole UK national with SC clearance

Mainly remote working with 1-2 days per month at Faslane

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD – We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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technical author jobs in scotland

Technical Author (Engineering)

Technical Publication Support

Associate Software Developer

Building Services & Construction O&M Manual Developer

Assistant Manager, Global Cybersecurity Policies and Standards

Document Control Specialist

Postdoctoral Researcher

Senior Environmental Water Quality Consultant (Modelling)

Project Engineer

Acceptance Manager

Senior Marine Engineer (Dynamic Positioning)

Civil Engineer

Principal Scientist Sensors

SoC/ASIC Architect

Principal Fire Surveyor

Facade Engineer

BIM Manager - Senior Consultant – Real Estate – UK Wide

Senior Civil Engineer

Facilities Maintenance Engineer

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