Technical Author / Technical Clerk

Job Title:                     Technical Author

Location:                     Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Compensation:           Competitive + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                       SF60463

At Cavendish Nuclear 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 Hinkley Point C site.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station’s vast network of rooms.

The role 

As a Technical Author  you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Being part of the MEH Alliance working on Hinkley Point C is a chance to be involved in a major project with national significance. You will play a crucial role in managing and organising technical documents, ensuring that all information is accurate and up to date within the construction organisation.

Day-to-day, you’ll support various teams by maintaining high standards of technical documentation and ensuring efficient communication across stakeholders.

• Managing document trackers for Workpack documents such as Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and LAD (List of Applicable Documents).

• Providing updates to the document control team on submission forecasts.

• Conducting QA checks to ensure documents meet organisational standards.

• Collaborating with technical teams to gather and verify information.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements in document management.

This role is full time role and is based at Hinkley Point C.

Essential experience of the Technical Author

• Familiarity with industry-specific terminology and standards.

• Proficiency in document management software and tools.

• Experience working on a construction site is desirable.

Qualifications for the Technical Author

• Diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in technical writing or documentation management are advantageous.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date:   02/12/2024

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