At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the creation of high-quality technical documentation for offshore wind projects.
- Company: Join Vattenfall, a pioneering energy company committed to fossil-free living.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while collaborating with top professionals.
- Qualifications: Strong technical background and experience in offshore wind or similar environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21,000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.
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
Our wind, solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will take us to fossil freedom. As part of Business Area Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets.
Qualifications:
- 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.
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. We are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role models regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. We look forward to receiving your application!
Lead Technical Writer employer: Vattenfall
Vattenfall is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. As a Lead Technical Writer, you will collaborate with talented professionals in the renewable energy sector, contributing to meaningful projects that aim for fossil-free living within a generation. With competitive remuneration, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a commitment to diversity, Vattenfall provides a supportive atmosphere that empowers employees to excel in their roles.