Technical Writer

Technical Writer - SOPs & O&M Manuals
Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time
Industry: Utilities / Technical & Infrastructure
Salary: Competitive based on experience

We're seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Technical Writer to lead the development, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals within a large and complex utilities environment. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in improving safety, compliance, and operational excellence across infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations.

In this role, you will work closely with engineers, operators, and project teams to capture technical content and transform it into accurate, clear, and compliant documentation. Your ability to communicate complex processes in a simple, structured format will directly contribute to improved performance, risk reduction, and consistency across the organisation.

• Develop, review, and update SOPs, O&M Manuals, and work instructions to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with industry and corporate standards

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and field personnel to gather and validate technical information

• Ensure all documentation complies with relevant safety, quality, regulatory, and governance requirements

• Maintain document control, version tracking, and archiving in accordance with internal policies

• Conduct regular audits of existing materials to identify gaps or outdated content and implement improvements

• Liaise with project and program teams to ensure timely documentation delivery for new assets, upgrades, or process changes

• Seek feedback from end-users and stakeholders to enhance usability and effectiveness of documentation

• Produce clear, logically structured documentation that incorporates diagrams, flowcharts, and tables where appropriate

• Provide updates on documentation progress, contribute expert advice, and participate in stakeholder engagements

• Conduct site visits as needed to gather accurate operational detail

• Support broader documentation initiatives and undertake duties as assigned by the Delivery Lead

• Adhere to organisational policies and demonstrate alignment with behavioural expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct (The Way We Work)

• Demonstrated experience in technical writing, ideally within the utilities, engineering, or infrastructure sectors

• Strong written communication skills with a focus on clarity, structure, and compliance

• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and O&M manuals

• Ability to interpret complex technical information and translate it for a range of audiences

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with technical teams

• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Familiarity with documentation standards, version control, and document management systems

• Willingness to travel for site-based work when required

• Join a vital infrastructure project with long-term industry impact

• Work with experienced professionals in a collaborative, supportive environment

• Gain exposure to critical utility operations and technical documentation best practices

• Competitive salary and flexibility for the right candidate

We will be interviewing for this position the week commencing 2nd June, therefore applications should be in no later than Friday, 30th May, 2025

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