Technical Author in London

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

The Role

To prepare, originate and present technical information in such a way as to allow others to be informed as to background, risk, safety, justification, change or step‑by‑step engineering sequence to/of:

• Operation
• Plant
• Procedure

Based on research, analysis and evaluation of technical / engineering theory, data and information.

Key Objectives

• Document Origination & Retention

Use personal knowledge and experience and undertake research to support the formulation, collation, analysis and evaluation of information on which to originate and present items such as:

• Method Statements
• Inspection & Test Plans
• Lift Plans
• System Information Sheets
• Maintenance Instructions

As well as proof‑reading and commenting on, but not limited to:

• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
• Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
• Requirements Documents (VVRM, MDAL)

This may be office based or involve site, equipment or operation inspections and tours with other team members and client representatives.

Apply most relevant / recent / proven engineering or technical principle, theory or methodology for inclusion together with proven procedures. Plan the order and sequence of information, refining and developing any necessary illustration and following recognised standards for layout etc. Proof all copy from own work, when necessary to copy proof / edit the work of colleagues to ensure accuracy and consistency of information. Prepare, originate and submit approved documentation under direction of Site Manager / Project Manager, as applicable to the project, to ensure adherence to schedule. To index and catalogue work which enables its’ safe storage and efficient retrieval. Under the direction of the Engineering/Site/Project Manager liaise over engineering, scientific and technical requirements. Support project team members, subcontractors, suppliers and clients as appropriate. Support programme (P6 Schedule) development throughout the project lifecycle. Report delay, changes of scope and risk associated to completing Tech Author tasks to the Project Manager and subsequently the Project Planner. Liaise with client, internal and group company colleagues as necessary to:

• Originate technical documents / reports for the client
• Contribute to technical and project meetings
• Respond to any technical enquiry with an informed source to advise, direct and effect the appropriate course of action and supply of information
• Provide technical input to and assist in the preparation of tenders/bids for work as required by a director or Site Manager
• Contribute to the development of the business by the internal referral and communication of appropriate information and intelligence

Recognise the potential impact of own actions for the Company, clients and external bodies / agencies personnel; and to act in appreciation of this. Understand the importance of schedule adherence and accurately report progress and change in accordance with the contract.

Person Specification

• Qualifications

Educated to ONC or equivalent level in engineering; communication or appropriate subjects - Essential. HND / Degree in engineering - Desirable. Membership of appropriate technical / professional body - Desirable. IOSH Working Safely or Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent - Relevant training will be provided.

• Experience & Knowledge

Proven ability to create, develop and originate working documentation for applications such instruction, justification, process or procedural change and / or information - Essential. Experience of similar role within a radiological processing / waste handling environment - Essential. Copy editing work of others - Essential. Proven ability to network and liaise with internal and external team members and client representative to ensure terminology and documentation is fit for purpose - Essential. Familiar with strict cataloguing, recording and indexing systems - Desirable. Experience of delivery to tight time and accuracy standards across several projects concurrently - Desirable. Proven ability to plan, organise and co‑ordinate own work in time accurately and methodically - Desirable. Experience of AWE 804 system - Desirable. Compliance to legal and industry standards - Desirable. ISO policies and protocols, including ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 - Desirable. Experience and application of The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) - Desirable. Able to organise and plan own and work of others to enable effective working which meets pre‑determined time‑scales / deadlines / schedules - Desirable. Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information - Desirable. Familiar with integrated management system operating procedures and requirements etc - Desirable.

• Skills & Abilities

Competent user of MS Office - Essential. Able to organise and prioritise own work - Essential. Maintenance of database and physical records and files - Essential. Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors - Desirable. Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 18001 - Desirable.

Package - Staff only

• Overtime – 37.5-60 hours per week – Time and half
• Overtime – 60+ hours per week or Sundays – Double time
• Life Assurance 3x Salary
• Pension – Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4%
• Discretionary bonus
• 187.5 hours per year holiday allowance
• Professional memberships covered
• Training and development opportunities available.

NSG Environmental are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.