38 technical author jobs found

Technical Author – Nuclear Decommissioning * Location: Sellafield, Cumbria * Start: As soon as possible * Contract: Approx. 18 Months / End of Project * Rate: £45 - £51 per hour - Depending on experience * IR35: Inside * Working arrangement: Predominantly site-based, with hybrid working at the line manager’s discretion * Security clearance: Must be eligible to achieve SC clearance Ceto Talent is supporting a leading international infrastructure and construction group with an established track record of delivering complex energy, transport, nuclear and critical national infrastructure projects across the UK. We are recruiting a Technical Author to support the Pre-Operations team on a major nuclear decommissioning infrastructure project at Sellafield. This Technical Author position forms an important part of Sellafield’s long-term nuclear clean-up programme. The new facility will receive nuclear waste, encapsulate it in concrete and prepare it for safe, modern storage....

Maintenance & Systems Technical Authority Location: Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal Pay: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Contract: Long-Term Opportunity Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Systems Technical Authority to provide technical governance, assurance, and leadership across maintenance strategies, maintenance management systems, and asset care standards at the Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal. This is a key leadership role supporting safe, reliable, and compliant operations within a major UK energy asset. Key Responsibilities * Act as the Technical Authority for maintenance and maintenance management systems. * Provide technical governance, guidance, and assurance across operating assets. * Ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations, COMAH, Safety Case, SEMS, and industry standards. * Oversee maintenance strategies for safety-critical equipment and asset integrity. * Approve technical deviations,...

Senior Technical Design Authority (TDA) - Cisco SD-WAN Architect Location: UK (Remote) Job Type: Contract About the Role We are looking for a Lead Network Architect / Senior TDA to drive complex, multi-vendor enterprise network transformations from concept to delivery. You will work directly with clients to translate business needs into scalable solutions, lead technical design governance, and author complete HLD/LLD packages. What You'll Do Design & Delivery: Produce High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for complex enterprise networks. Technical Leadership: Guide design teams and operational staff while driving design assurance through peer reviews and governance checkpoints. Client Engagement: Work directly with customer stakeholders to define technical strategy, Statements of Work (SOW), and Bills of Materials (BOM). Mentorship: Coach junior/mid-level engineers and support teams. What You Need Cisco SD-WAN: Proven design experience with Cisco SD-WAN...

Senior Technical Design Authority (TDA) - Cisco SD-WAN Architect Location: UK (Hybrid / Remote) Job Type: Full-Time / Contract About the Role We are looking for a Lead Network Architect / Senior TDA to drive complex, multi-vendor enterprise network transformations from concept to delivery. You will work directly with clients to translate business needs into scalable solutions, lead technical design governance, and author complete HLD/LLD packages. What You'll Do Design & Delivery: Produce High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for complex enterprise networks. Technical Leadership: Guide design teams and operational staff while driving design assurance through peer reviews and governance checkpoints. Client Engagement: Work directly with customer stakeholders to define technical strategy, Statements of Work (SOW), and Bills of Materials (BOM). Mentorship: Coach junior/mid-level engineers and support teams. What You Need Cisco SD-WAN: Proven design experience...

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Technician Location: Worcester Contract length: 6-month rolling contract (with potential to go permanent) Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Quality Technician to join a World leader offering Products, Solutions and Services across the entire Energy value chain on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting Manufacturing Operations. You will shape a competitive, sustainable supply chain, partnering globally to drive productivity, quality, and digitalization. The Manufacturing Quality Technician (Contract) is a hands-on quality expert responsible for reviewing and approving inspection reports, writing clear SOPs, and managing non-conformance processes (CAPA) to keep production compliant. This role blends daily quality verification with process optimization—leveraging tools like 5S, TPM, SAP, and the Zeiss PiWeb...

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Industry: Healthcare Technology / Medical Devices About the Role Join an innovative healthcare technology and diagnostics company dedicated to expanding access to care through rapid, accurate point-of-care testing platforms. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Instrumentation) for a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC). In this role, you will join our Systems Engineering team to drive projects focused on improving the reliability and robustness of our medical device instrumentation, as well as managing the transfer of technology into production. Key Responsibilities * Electromechanical Design & Testing: Design and test components such as sensors, actuators, and other electromechanical systems. * Project Ownership: Own and independently manage technical projects, covering system design, reviews, and subsystem/system-level verification. * Performance Optimization: Lead practical investigations,...

Job Title: Fish Scientist Location: Waltham on the Wolds Contract Length: 12 Months (with potential for extension) Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently seeking a Fish Scientist. Acting as a bridge between commercial product innovation and advanced aquatic biology, this vital position drives the scientific validity underpinning the Fishcare product portfolio for our client. Job Purpose To develop, resource, and manage both internal and external fish care research projects. You will oversee trial approvals, analyse complex biological data, and translate scientific findings into actionable business insights and peer-reviewed external publications to maintain the company's position as a global leader in aquatic care. Responsibilities ● Project & Trial Management: Initiate, gain formal approvals for, and direct both internal lab-based trials and external collaborative research projects ● Data & Statistical Analysis:...

Technical Writer – Compounding Petersfield 6 Month Fixed term Contract 8.15am – 16.30pm Monday - Friday Overview: The Technical Writer in compounding is responsible for producing clear, accurate, and compliant technical documentation to support safe, efficient, and compliant compounding operations at my clients laboratories. This role provides dedicated ownership of compounding-related documentation, including investigation write-ups, SOPs, and Work Instructions (WKIs), ensuring alignment with GMP, GDP, and site quality standards. The role acts as a critical interface between Compounding, Quality and Technical Support, translating complex manufacturing processes and investigations into robust, inspection-ready documentation. Key Responsibilities: Investigation & Deviation Documentation • Author and structure deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA write-ups related to compounding activities, working closely with Compounding, QA, and TSO. • Ensure...

People Security Adviser Inside IR35 - £450 p/d Remote - once a month travel into London Active SC Mandatory We are looking for an experienced People Security Adviser to support the development and maturation of a newly established security function within a large, complex organisation. This role will play a key part in designing and embedding modern people security capabilities, integrating personnel security across physical security, cyber security, identity and access management, HR, fraud prevention and wider business operations. The successful candidate will help develop security policy, manage insider risk, deliver investigations and assurance activities, and drive continuous improvement across people security. Key Responsibilities Support the design, implementation and delivery of People and Physical Security capability improvement programmes. Develop, maintain and enhance people security policies, standards, procedures, controls and guidance. Provide subject matter...

For our client in the public sector, we are looking for an experienced Life Safety Systems Manager to take the technical lead for a large, highly regulated science estate in Weybridge. Key details at a glance Role: Life Safety Systems Manager Day rate: Up to £585 per day (umbrella) Contract length: 3-6 months IR35: Inside Location: Weybridge science estate - 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH per week Clearance: SC clearance highly preferred Interview: 1 stage via MS Teams The impact you would have This position is the subject matter expert and technical authority for life safety systems across a complex science campus and wider estate. You would be ensuring that critical assets remain safe, compliant, resilient and aligned with statutory and industry best practice. Main responsibilities Act as the technical lead and SME for all life safety systems across the estate. Provide governance, assurance and compliance oversight for critical life safety infrastructure. Lead the management...

We're supporting a growing engineering delivery partner working across multiple long-term UK water frameworks. Due to continued project wins, they are looking to hire Senior, Lead, and Principal EICA Engineers to strengthen their design and delivery capability. This is a genuinely flexible, remote-first role where you'll still stay close to delivery - attending key site visits, FATs, and collaborative sessions without the need for constant travel. You'll be joining a team trusted to deliver high-value, complex EICA solutions across the full project lifecycle - from early design through to commissioning. The Opportunity Depending on your level, you'll either: Support delivery of key EICA packages (Senior) Take ownership of workstreams and coordinate design (Lead) Or drive technical delivery and influence projects at a strategic level (Principal)All roles offer exposure to client-facing work, technical ownership, and real project impact across critical UK infrastructure. Key...

We're supporting a growing engineering delivery partner working across multiple long-term UK water frameworks. Due to continued project wins, they are looking to hire Senior, Lead, and Principal EICA Engineers to strengthen their design and delivery capability. This is a genuinely flexible, remote-first role where you'll still stay close to delivery - attending key site visits, FATs, and collaborative sessions without the need for constant travel. You'll be joining a team trusted to deliver high-value, complex EICA solutions across the full project lifecycle - from early design through to commissioning. The Opportunity Depending on your level, you'll either: Support delivery of key EICA packages (Senior) Take ownership of workstreams and coordinate design (Lead) Or drive technical delivery and influence projects at a strategic level (Principal)All roles offer exposure to client-facing work, technical ownership, and real project impact across critical UK infrastructure. Key...

New contract opportunity available for a senior level Project Manager to join a progressive Water Treatment consultancy firm in the Midlands. This is an exciting time to join the business and they are able to offer outside IR35 contracts, remote working and competitive daily rates. As this opportunity is remote, we can be flexible in location, so longs as applicants are situated in the UK and must have proof of right to work in the UK Purpose of contract: To lead the multidisciplinary design and delivery of wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for mechanical design and coordination across civil, electrical, and ICA disciplines. The role ensures robust, efficient, and compliant engineering solutions that meet client, regulatory, and sustainability requirements. Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager: Lead the design and delivery of wastewater treatment projects from concept to detailed design and construction support. Act as the technical...

Network Engineer Hybrid Working | Regional Travel Required Contract Duration: 6 Months initially Outside IR35 We are seeking a Senior Network Architect to join a growing communications and infrastructure technology team delivering advanced networking and security solutions across large-scale transportation and critical operational environments. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing network architectures that underpin essential public services. This role offers flexible working alongside visits to regional offices and project sites across the UK. The Opportunity As a Network Architect, you will take ownership of the design and delivery of complex telecommunications and network solutions, supporting operational systems including: Secure LAN/WAN network infrastructure SCADA and control system networks CCTV and surveillance systems Voice and communications platforms Passenger information and operational technology systems...

Project Manager – Exhibitions Location: Birmingham Contract: 3 Months Rate: £240 - £260 per day Status: Outside IR35 We're recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of exhibition stands, experiential projects and bespoke live event environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy project team delivering high-quality exhibition and trade show projects across the UK and internationally. You'll be responsible for managing projects from initial client brief through to design, manufacture, installation, live event delivery and final dismantling, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. The Role * Manage the complete lifecycle of exhibition, trade show and experiential projects. * Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout project delivery. * Develop detailed project programmes, budgets and delivery plans. * Coordinate design, production, fabrication and installation teams. *...

Lead SME – Structured Data Protection We're looking for an experienced Lead SME – Structured Data Protection to join a growing cybersecurity team, providing technical leadership across structured data protection, data masking and anonymisation services within a highly regulated environment. You'll act as the technical authority, shaping data protection strategies, supporting ongoing projects, and working closely with stakeholders to ensure sensitive data is identified and protected using industry best practices. Key responsibilities: * Provide technical leadership and design authority for structured data protection. * Analyse data dictionaries, schemas and data flows to identify sensitive data. * Define and recommend appropriate data protection, masking and anonymisation approaches. * Support and enhance structured data masking services. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party technology vendors to deliver secure, effective solutions. Key...

Network Engineer Hybrid Working | Regional Travel Required Contract Duration: 6 Months initially Outside IR35 We are seeking a Senior Network Architect to join a growing communications and infrastructure technology team delivering advanced networking and security solutions across large-scale transportation and critical operational environments. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing network architectures that underpin essential public services. This role offers flexible working alongside visits to regional offices and project sites across the UK. The Opportunity As a Network Architect, you will take ownership of the design and delivery of complex telecommunications and network solutions, supporting operational systems including: Secure LAN/WAN network infrastructure SCADA and control system networks CCTV and surveillance systems Voice and communications platforms Passenger information and operational technology systems...

Matchtech are working with a key client in Derby to support the recruitment of x2 Safety Assurance engineers to work on ETCS projects. These roles are 6 month initial contracts (with potential to extend) offering hybrid working and operating outside IR35. Role Definition This exciting role offers an opportunity to provide technical leadership and innovation within compliance in the context of an ETCS on-board retrofit project. Working as part of a close-knit team, the Safety Assurance Engineer shall be the referent on safety and assurance for the UK specific application of a ETCS On-Board retrofit project. The Safety Assurance Engineer will report to the Safety Assurance Manager. Key Accountabilities Produce and manage safety documentation Safety Management Plan System Definition Project Hazard Record GASC SASC IHA FMECA Support approval process, to obtain APIS for each train class Work directly with the Safety Assurance Manager, the assessors (AsBo, ISA), the Design &...

Data Architect Telford/ Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite Max rate: £644 per day inside IR35 6 months initial contract Active SC clearance Are you a seasoned Data Architect with deep SAS expertise? We're looking for a technical leader to own the architecture and design of enterprise-scale SAS solutions across both legacy SAS and modern SAS Viya environments. You'll define integration patterns with enterprise data warehouses, provide architectural governance, and shape migration strategies from SAS 9.x to Viya. This is a key role where you'll act as the technical authority for SAS-related decisions, working closely with engineering teams, platform specialists, and suppliers. What You'll Need Strong experience as a SAS Architect or Senior SAS Technical Lead Hands-on expertise with Base SAS, SAS Grid, and SAS 9.x Proven experience integrating SAS with enterprise data warehouses Experience in large-scale or highly regulated environments Active SC clearance Nice to Have SAS Viya...

DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer - Platform Security & Infrastructure 📍 Location: Yeovil (Onsite) 💰 Rate: £680 - £750 per day (Inside IR35) 📅 Contract: 12 Months ⏰ Working Pattern: Full-time or condensed week available (work 3 long days and get paid for 5) 🔒 Security Clearance: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance required Principal Platform Engineer - Secure Platforms | Defence & National Security We're seeking an experienced DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer to join a high-profile programme delivering secure, mission-critical platforms supporting defence, government, and national security operations. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of platform security, enterprise infrastructure, and cyber engineering, taking ownership of complex technical challenges within highly secure environments. You'll play a key role in designing, integrating, and delivering resilient platforms that underpin critical operational capabilities. For candidates...