41 technical author jobs found

Job Title: Technical Author - Homologation Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: Interpret / Translate the Voice of the Customer, Global Regulations and Business goals to a concise set of Requirements in relation to Vehicle Efficiency. Author robust Technical Requirements to appropriately influence the Engineering of the products. with determination of appropriate Test Cases to validate against the approved Requirements. Cultivate and maintain close interaction with commodity, compliance, legislation and certification teams through effective communication Support and guide various system owners and feature owners, with the creation of child requirements needed to meet IEM requirements. Be proactive in seeking to understand the future market,...

Technical Author – Homologation Engineering Certain Advantage is hiring for a Technical Author – Homologation Engineering based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for a Technical Author – Homologation Engineering—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Setting Requirements in relation to Vehicle Efficiency. Authoring robust Technical Requirements. Supporting system owners and feature owners, with the creation of child requirements needed to meet IEM requirements.The Individual We’re looking...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Technical Author - Homologation to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: Interpret / Translate the Voice of the Customer, Global Regulations and Business goals to a concise set of Requirements in relation to Vehicle Efficiency. Author robust Technical Requirements to appropriately influence the Engineering of the products. with determination of appropriate Test Cases to validate against the approved Requirements. Cultivate and maintain close interaction with commodity, compliance, legislation and certification teams through effective communication Support and guide various system owners and feature owners, with the creation of child requirements needed to meet IEM requirements. Be proactive in seeking to understand the future market, regulations and technology landscapes to propose addition of new requirements, removal of...

Job Title: Technical Author - (phone number removed) Location: Warwickshire Duties: * Interpret / Translate the Voice of the Customer, Global Regulations and Business goals to a concise set of Requirements in relation to Vehicle Efficiency. * Author robust Technical Requirements to appropriately influence the Engineering of the products. with determination of appropriate Test Cases to validate against the approved Requirements. * Cultivate and maintain close interaction with commodity, compliance, legislation and certification teams through effective communication * Support and guide various system owners and feature owners, with the creation of child requirements needed to meet IEM requirements. * Be proactive in seeking to understand the future market, regulations and technology landscapes to propose addition of new requirements, removal of obsolete requirements or updates to existing requirements to ensure relevance for future products/services. Skills: *...

Technical Author - SC Cleared  6-month contract Christchurch – Dorset (3 days a week onsite, 2 remote)   Certain Advantage are working with a leading consultancy who support some of the worlds largest Engineering, defence, nuclear and government projects. We're hiring for a Technical Author who can offer demonstrable experience in Data Module authoring to an S1000D 4.1 standard, and experience using industry proprietary software tools through an EAGLE LSAR and EAGLE Publishing System to construct a comprehensive CSDB.  Role Overview: You'll be working as part of a small technical documentation team on a wide-area military communications system. The role requires the production, amendment, and management of technical documentation outputs to support the development, operation, and maintenance of the system.  Responsibilities Request, gather and assess the required source logistic information from equipment suppliers to inform the required technical publications. Undertake...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Technical Author subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be predominately working remotely from home.   Rate: £43.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2 or 4 days per month in the office and the rest remote.  (some flexibility on this may be needed). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 2 Stage interview process. Initial Virtual or onsite – 2hrs. Author Test & meet the team - onsite for successful candidates.   Technical Author Job Description: To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company's products in accordance with...

Homologation Engineer Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £33.98/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to make a significant impact in the automotive industry? This is your opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking company as a Homologation Engineer. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, working on cutting-edge projects, and contributing to the development of world-class vehicles. With a focus on vehicle efficiency and compliance, this position offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive engineering. What You Will Do: • Translate the Voice of the Customer, global regulations, and business goals into concise and actionable requirements for vehicle efficiency. • Author robust technical requirements to guide the engineering of innovative products, including the creation of appropriate test cases for validation. • Collaborate closely with commodity, compliance, legislation, and...

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting partner, trusted by the world's leading organisations to help them achieve successful transformation and sustainable growth. We offer end-to-end services across engineering, quality assurance, and digital transformation, supporting clients in harnessing rapid technological change to gain a competitive edge. As part of our continued support to a major automotive client, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Design Engineer - Powertrain to join our dynamic team and deliver critical systems into high-performance vehicle programmes. This inside IR35 contract will be offered for an initial six‑months and located at our client's site in Surrey. Key Responsibilities: Own the technical delivery of powertrain systems from concept through to production. Author/manage technical specifications, FMEAs, DVPs, and test plans. Support prototype and series vehicle builds and testing activities. Contribute to key...

Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant – Basics * Role: Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant * Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35) * Location: Essex * Contract Length: 12 months * Working Arrangements: Minimum 3 days per week onsite Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant – Overview * A highly skilled Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant is required to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive water hygiene improvement programme across a mixed estate portfolio. * This role will take responsibility for statutory compliance, risk reduction and programme development within a complex Local Authority environment, ensuring robust management of water assets, contractor oversight and the effective implementation of legislation, standards and written schemes of control. Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant – Key Responsibilities * Act as the Responsible Person for ACOP L8 management and oversee all related compliance activity. * Author, review and maintain...

I am currently working with Harlow District Council who are looking for an Interim Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant on a 12-month contract paying a rate of £550 per day, Outside IR35. Harlow Council is seeking an experienced and highly competent Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive water hygiene improvement programme across a diverse estate portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of delivering measurable risk reduction in complex local authority environments, covering both housing and non-housing assets. Responsiblities: * Act as the Responsible Person for ACOP L8 management and oversee all associated compliance activities * Author, review, and maintain Legionella Management Plans and implement effective Written Schemes of Control * Manage significant water asset lifecycle budgets, ensuring value for money and long-term resilience * Conduct detailed risk assessments and technical...

Outside IR35) £550 LTD Seeking an experienced and highly competent Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive water hygiene improvement programme across a diverse estate portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of delivering measurable risk reduction in complex local authority environments, covering both housing and non-housing assets. Responsiblities: * Act as the Responsible Person for ACOP L8 management and oversee all associated compliance activities * Author, review, and maintain Legionella Management Plans and implement effective Written Schemes of Control * Manage significant water asset lifecycle budgets, ensuring value for money and long-term resilience * Conduct detailed risk assessments and technical audits to ensure statutory compliance across the Council’s estate * Oversee and evaluate contractor performance to ensure consistently high-quality service delivery *...

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – 66kV (Siemens 8VM1) Location: Taiwan (Offshore) Duration: 5–7 Months (Project Dependent) Rotation: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off Day Rate: £750 per day The Role We are seeking an experienced 66kV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for a major offshore wind project in Taiwan. This role is focused on the construction and commissioning phases, specifically supporting high-voltage operations within the turbine transition pieces and towers. As a technical lead on-site, you will be responsible for managing safety-from-the-system during the termination, testing, and energization of the Siemens 8VM1 Blue GIS switchgear. Key Responsibilities Switchgear Operations: Perform switching, isolation, and earthing duties specifically on Siemens 8VM1 (66kV) vacuum-insulated switchgear. Safety Management: Act as the primary authority for issuing and cancelling safety documents, including Permits to Work (PTW), Sanctions for Test (SFT), and Limitation of Access (LOA)....

Contract Location: Remote (with travel to UK offices when required) Day Rate: Up to £750 per day Inside IR35 About the Client This is confidential at this stage due to the client's request. This will be disclosed during a call with our recruiters. How you’ll spend your day As an AWS Solutions Architect Contractor, you’ll play a key role in delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives, designing and shaping cloud-based solutions that leverage AI, data and modern transaction platforms. Working in a highly collaborative, client-facing environment, you’ll act as a trusted technical authority, helping define solution architecture, validate feasibility through proof-of-concepts, and influence strategic technology direction. Key responsibilities include: * Leading the design and delivery of technical proof-of-concepts to validate architectural approaches * Defining end-to-end AWS solution architectures aligned to business outcomes and customer journeys * Acting...

Our client BAE Systems, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity involves working on vital projects within the maritime services business unit. The role will be predominantly site-based at either Cowes, Great Baddow or Broad Oak in Portsmouth with hybrid arrangements allowing for 4 days on-site. You will be working within a high-security clearance environment, contributing to critical design and engineering activities over a period of 6 months. Key Responsibilities: Apply depth and breadth of design expertise to generate electrical design solutions for new products and technology integrations into legacy products. Generate detailed designs from concept to completion, addressing a range of complex engineering issues. Function as an engineering, technical, or design authority for Line Replacement Units or subsystems. Core Duties: Design AC & DC...

We are looking for a senior Architect to lead the design and governance of our Azure AI Factory. You will be the technical authority responsible for building secure, scalable AI solutions-including Generative AI and Agentic workflows-that solve real business problems. Must-Haves Active SC Clearance. Core Responsibilities Translate business requirements into Azure‑native AI solution architectures Design end‑to‑end architectures using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, ML, data platforms, compute, networking, and identity Select and define architecture patterns (RAG, agentic workflows, streaming vs batch, hybrid approaches) Define non‑functional requirements: security, scalability, performance, cost, availability Ensure alignment with Azure best practices, security standards, compliance, and governance Select and validate AI Factory accelerators for suitability and architectural fit Review and approve technical designs before and during execution Guide AI Engineers on design intent,...

The Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer is a key role that leads the mechanical engineering aspects of the development of new radar technologies. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this role must have an expert thermal mechanical knowledge with experience in the general design, build, integration and test of complex mechanical systems. The holder will themselves be a subject matter expert the area of Thermal Mechanical Systems, with experience in other mechanical areas for example, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Propulsion or Structures. They may also hold Mechanical Design Authority for the Future Radar Products. Experience and knowledge of the design and implementation of thermal management systems including heat exchangers is essential. Experience and knowledge of the design, build, test and use of composite structural materials is highly desirable. Familiarity with the content, applicability and use of relevant Standards is highly...

We are seeking an experienced Homologation Engineer to support our automotive customer based in Warwickshire on a contract basis. This role plays a critical part in interpreting global regulations and customer needs, transforming them into robust technical requirements that guide vehicle efficiency and ensure compliance for future product development. Key Responsibilities:- Requirements Definition: Interpret and translate the Voice of the Customer, global regulations, and business objectives into a clear, concise set of requirements related to Vehicle Efficiency. Technical Requirement Authoring: Develop high‑quality technical requirements that drive and influence engineering decisions, including determining appropriate test cases to validate compliance with approved requirements. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain strong working relationships with commodity teams, compliance, legislation, and certification departments through effective communication and...

The Principal Mechanical Engineer is a key role that leads the mechanical engineering aspects of the development of new radar technologies. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this role must have an expert general mechanical knowledge with experience in the design, build, integration and test of complex mechanical systems. The holder will themselves be a subject matter expert in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering, for example, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Structures or Thermal Systems. They may also hold Mechanical Design Authority for the Future Radar Products. Experience and knowledge of the design, build, test and use of composite structural materials is essential. Familiarity with the use of relevant modelling and simulation tools for analysis of structure behaviours under static and dynamic load, shock and vibration is essential Experience and knowledge of the design and implementation of mechanical systems Familiarity with the...

The Principal Mechanical Engineer is a key role that leads the mechanical engineering aspects of the development of new radar technologies. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this role must have an expert general mechanical knowledge with experience in the design, build, integration and test of complex mechanical systems. The holder will themselves be a subject matter expert in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering, for example, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Structures or Thermal Systems. They may also hold Mechanical Design Authority for the Future Radar Products. Experience and knowledge of the design, build, test and use of composite structural materials is essential. Familiarity with the use of relevant modelling and simulation tools for analysis of structure behaviours under static and dynamic load, shock and vibration is essential Experience and knowledge of the design and implementation of mechanical systems Familiarity with the...

Shape the future of offshore engineering on high-impact projects. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Lead Structural Engineer to take ownership of complex offshore projects, driving technical excellence from concept through to installation and life extension. You will play a pivotal role influencing design decisions, leading engineering teams, and engaging directly with key stakeholders. If you enjoy solving challenging engineering problems, mentoring others, and delivering to the highest industry standards, this role offers both autonomy and impact within a dynamic project environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead structural engineering delivery across offshore platform projects * Act as technical authority, approving calculations, analyses, and designs * Manage planning, resourcing, and execution of engineering scopes * Perform and review advanced structural analyses (fatigue, seismic, dynamic, installation) * Ensure compliance with API, DNV, ISO,...