Technical Author(Construction)

Role: Technical Author

Location: Devonport,Plymouth(remote)

Duration: 9 months

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About our client:

Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development.

Primary purpose

To bring Construction knowledge and oversight to the Business Management System (BMS) documentation for the MNCP Construction portfolio. To ensure the accurate and true reflection of the Construction Functional Processes, Work Instructions and Supporting Documents (Templates, Guidance and Forms). This role combines reviewing and approval activities, and stakeholder engagement, to deliver functional products in line with the organisation's strategic objectives.

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the review, approval, and delivery of products aligned to the BMS document hierarchy.
• Capable of researching and applying industry best practice knowledge applying Subject Matter Expertise to the Construction BMS arrangements.
• Review current BMS systems for arrangements and identify cross Sector or Global arrangements, to reduce repetition. Ensuring the 'Golden Thread' is apparent throughout all the arrangements.
• Engage with other MNCP Subject Matter Experts at all levels to ensure accuracy and alignment with the Construction Industry best practice.
• Chair the MNCP CBMS Steering Group Reviewing Panel for all arrangements, in line with the standardised Global BMS document hierarchy.

Qualifications and Requirements

• NVQ level 4, ONC, OND, HND or Degree qualified.
• Local Business Management Systems.
• Global Business Management System.
• Has a significant number of years delivering in a nuclear environment.
• Demonstratable knowledge in the application and management of organisational capability management policies, arrangements and processes.
• Has managed contractors to safely execute site installation works.
• Has followed operating procedures.
• Has nuclear knowledge and general safety case understanding.
• Quality and Health and Safety focussed.
• Has a good awareness of CDM, construction practices and health and safety legislation.
• Can demonstrate effective stakeholder management and understands the importance of integrated team delivery.
• Has contract management knowledge and can effectively manage daily site works at the work front.

Due to the nature of the work carried out at our client's site, these roles are subject to specific nationality requirements and are only open to sole British citizens. Candidates who meet this criterion will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting.