Technical Author

Posted 04 February 2026
Salary Market related
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000064211

Job description

Are you a Technical Author with experience working on rail-based projects?
 
Have you got an understanding of rail-based systems?
 
Contract: Inside IR35
Location: London primarily (Birmingham also possible - TBC)
Contract length: TBC (Ongoing)
 
These roles sit within a rail systems environment supporting a large-scale UK infrastructure project. The scope covers systems integration and design integration activities across a complex, safety-critical programme.
 
Clients' involvement in the programme include system integration (system safety, requirements, RAM, interfaces and configuration), design support to construction, and preparation for future testing and commissioning activities.
 
As Technical Author, you will be responsible for supporting the production and management of technical documentation.
 
Key responsibilities may include:
 
·Authoring and coordinating technical documents
·Ensuring consistency, quality and compliance
·Supporting assurance and governance processes