Technical Author / Contract Editor - Major Water Infrastructure Programme

About the Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and maintain high-quality contract and procurement documentation for major infrastructure projects.
• Review technical, commercial and procurement documents to ensure consistency, accuracy and clarity.
• Support the development of NEC4-based contract documentation, scopes of work, technical specifications and procurement packages.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to translate complex engineering and commercial requirements into clear, structured documentation.
• Ensure contractual requirements, deliverables and performance criteria are accurately defined and measurable.
• Develop document templates, standards and style guides to improve consistency across the programme.
• Support tender preparation activities, including document reviews, quality assurance checks and submission support.
• Edit and proofread contract documents, technical reports, procurement submissions and stakeholder communications.
• Manage document control and version management processes, ensuring compliance with programme governance requirements.
• Support responses to tender queries and clarification requests during procurement activities.
• Liaise with commercial, legal, engineering and delivery teams to ensure document quality and contractual accuracy.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Author, Contract Editor, Technical Writer or Documentation Specialist.
• Experience working within infrastructure, utilities, engineering, construction, transportation, energy or water sector environments.
• Strong experience developing, reviewing and editing contractual, procurement or technical documentation.
• Understanding of NEC4 contracts and major project procurement processes.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and structure complex information clearly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to document quality.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications, scopes of work and contractual requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, commercial teams, procurement professionals and legal advisors.
• Experience managing document control, document management systems and version control processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common document management platforms.

Desirable Experience

• Major infrastructure, utilities or capital project environments.
• Public sector or regulated utility programmes.
• Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and collaborative delivery models.
• Bid documentation, procurement support or tender management activities.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction or water industry terminology.
• Experience developing technical standards, templates and document governance processes.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to support a nationally significant infrastructure investment programme.
• Long-term contract potential within a major capital delivery environment.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to complex, high-value procurement and contract development activities.
• Collaborative programme environment with significant stakeholder engagement.