At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and deliver high-quality technical documentation for offshore wind projects.
- Company: Join Vattenfall, a leading European utility committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Good remuneration, international work environment, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible working arrangements.
- Why this job: Be part of pioneering innovation in renewable energy and help achieve fossil freedom.
- Qualifications: Strong technical background and experience in offshore wind or similar environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As a Lead Technical Writer within the Service Documentation Department, you play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality technical documentation across Vattenfall’s offshore wind portfolio. In this role, you work closely with the Head of Service Documentation and a wide range of stakeholders to ensure documentation is clear, consistent, and fit for purpose. You support both the operational delivery and the ongoing development of the function, helping to improve processes, tools, and standards. With your strong technical understanding and structured approach, you connect documentation across maintenance strategies and ensure it is practical, accessible, and valuable for site teams.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Service Documentation to plan and coordinate documentation activities
- Guide and support documentation workstreams across projects and operational needs
- Contribute to resource planning, prioritisation, and continuous improvement of the function
- Deliver and maintain high-quality, standardised documentation
- Work with Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and quality
- Support the translation of business needs into clear contractual and supplier requirements
- Help evaluate supplier deliverables and ensure they meet agreed standards
- Contribute to developing and improving processes, governance, and ways of working
We are looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative, forward-thinking approach:
- A strong technical background (e.g. mechanical, marine, or electrical engineering)
- Experience in offshore wind, offshore construction, or a similar environment
- Experience in planning, coordination, or guiding initiatives
- Good understanding of O&M documentation and maintenance strategies
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- A structured, proactive mindset with the ability to translate strategy into practical outcomes
Our offer includes good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We welcome your application in English, no later than 05/07/2026. Please only apply if you are within 1hr to London Liverpool Street.
Vattenfall is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and services to support all our employees.
Lead Technical Writer in London employer: Vattenfall GmbH
Vattenfall is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and international work environment where you can contribute to pioneering innovations in the offshore wind sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, diversity, and flexible working arrangements, you will collaborate with talented colleagues while playing a vital role in achieving sustainability goals for major businesses. Located within an hour of London Liverpool Street, this position provides not only competitive remuneration but also the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment.
