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Technical Author
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 250 - 275 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Wirral, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Spencer Ogden has a 12m contract opportunity with a leading UK Offshore Wind developer. Please find the details below:
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Job Title: Technical Author – Offshore Renewable Energy
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Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote with potential offshore site visits)
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Contract Duration: 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026
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Sector: Offshore Wind / Renewable Energy / HSE Documentation
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Employment Type: Contract (inside IR35)
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Day rate: £250 - £275 per day worked.
Exciting Opportunity for a Technical Author in the Renewable Energy Sector!
On behalf of our client a global leader in offshore wind energy – we are looking for an experienced Technical Author to support the expansion of the Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) programme across their UK West offshore operations.
This is a 12-month contract role, ideal for someone with a strong background in technical writing within industrial, engineering, or safety-critical environments.
About the Role:
You’ll be instrumental in migrating OME documentation to Ørsted’s standards – including SOPs, SWDs, service manuals, lift plans, and work instructions – ensuring consistency, safety compliance, and operational usability.
Your work will directly impact operational safety and efficiency across our clients offshore wind assets.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop, edit, and manage high-quality SSOW documentation.
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Collaborate with engineers, HSE advisors, and offshore teams to ensure accurate, usable documentation.
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Align all materials and regulatory safety standards (OESR, ISO, UK HSE).
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Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 55001 frameworks.
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Support audits and drive continuous improvement in documentation standards.
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Utilise digital content/document control systems.
What We’re Looking For:
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Proven experience as a Technical Author in industrial or offshore environments.
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Strong knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and HSE principles.
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Excellent technical writing and document management skills.
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Familiarity with offshore wind, oil & gas, or utility industries.
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Proficiency in digital document platforms and structured authoring.
Desirable:
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Background in STEM; safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH) a plus.
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Experience with HV systems, WTSR, or Vestas/Siemens documentation.
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Lean documentation or standardisation experience is advantageous.
Success in This Role Means:
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Delivering documentation that meets compliance, is easy to use, and drives operational safety.
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Reducing procedural errors offshore through clearer guidance.
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Supporting audit readiness and aligning with internal safety standardsBefore You Apply
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