Principal Technical Author
- Location:
- Stevenage jobs
,
Hertfordshire jobs
- Salary:
- £35k+ Great Benefits
- Company:
- Mass Consultants Ltd
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 24/11/2009 12:04
- Job id:
- 45837797
- Contact:
- Carl Delaney
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/6464754
Highly successful Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Technical Author.
# A strong background in a similar position within the Defence Industry is required for this role #
Please Note: you must be able to gain SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance if you’re not already cleared to that level.
The salary on offer is between £35k + Outstanding benefits.
Principal Technical Author Job Description:
To write technical documentation in either Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML) or traditional formats for the Company’s products in accordance with individual contractual requirements, to enable safe and effective operation and repair of the equipment. The role covers the whole product lifecycle through design, development and in-service support.
Duties include:
• Work with Project Managers to define programmes of work and resources needed to meet project, programme and technical objectives.
• Management of the team with focus in meeting the performance and time targets
• Make proposals to use the best in-house/sub-contract skills to reduce risk and cost for projects.
• Routine and effective reporting and forecasting of project performance to Team Leader and Project Manager.
• Configuration management and control of technical documentation
• Ensure effective and swift resolution of technical issues and deliver defined support and other contractual commitments to Customers
• Supply technical understanding and support in areas of own expertise, promoting a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge exploitation, and contributing to relevant overall UK Technical Publication activities
Experience required:
• Extensive experience in production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D/AESP/ AvP70/NES40.
• Qualified to HND/HNC or equivalent level in an engineering related subject or ex forces senior technician.
• Knowledge of SGML editing software (Framemaker), Common Source Data Bases (ACQUIRED) and Desktop Publishing systems is desirable, although On the Job training can be given.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the customer and company representatives at all levels.
• Experience in resource management and leadership.
• High level decision making skills.
• Ability to manage and set priorities in order to meet Company and customer company expectations.
• High level writing skills
• Ability to support more than one project at a time.
• Understanding of Advanced Technologies.
