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Join to apply for theLead Technical Documentation Authorrole atEvac Group 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theLead Technical Documentation Authorrole atEvac Group Direct message the job poster from Evac Group Evac has been a pioneer in sustainable technologies and solutions for decades. Today we are the world’s leading provider of integrated Evac water, waste and wastewater technologies, Cathelco corrosion protection and marine growth prevention and HEM freshwater systems. Our technologies address the increasing need for innovative solutions driven by the megatrends of climate change, circularity, and increasingly scarce freshwater resources. We contribute to a better environment and cleaner seas by helping our customers eliminate waste, conserve water, mitigate emissions, and lengthen the lifecycle of their vessels or buildings. Together with our 500 colleagues in 14 countries, we strive for a future with no waste. We are looking for aLead Technical Authorto join our Military & Large Projects team in Chesterfield. In this leadership role, you’ll head our team of technical documentation authors and play a key part in ensuring that all documentation across the Cathelco and HEM Business Line meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer focus. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, and customers to deliver clear, coherent, and timely documentation across multiple projects—contributing directly to our world-class solutions for naval and commercial marine sectors. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of technical publications for customer projects. Collaborate with project teams to align documentation with project milestones and client specifications (DIDs, CDRLs). Act as the main point of contact for documentation matters across the business line. Review customer specifications, identify compliance gaps, and guide teams on technical and documentation strategies. Support the creation of ILS documentation, including BOMs, spares breakdowns, and maintenance recommendations. Drive continuous improvement of authoring tools, templates, style guides, and documentation processes. Provide mentorship to technical authors and contribute to team knowledge-sharing. Ensure best practices in document control, versioning, and export compliance. Represent documentation in customer interactions when required. What You’ll Bring Proven experience leading technical documentation projects—ideally in marine, engineering, or manufacturing industries. Strong knowledge of compliance, technical authoring, and documentation delivery. Skilled in Microsoft Office, SAP, AutoCAD, and documentation/project tracking tools. Understanding of engineering drawings, standards, and terminology. Familiarity with FMEA, FMECA, and ILS is a plus. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines. Marine industry experience is beneficial but not essential. We value experience over formal qualifications in this role. Additional Information Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, and credit checks. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent appointment—each case will be reviewed individually. Join us and help build a more sustainable future—one project at a time. Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing Industries Utility System Construction, Maritime Transportation, and Engineering Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Evac Group by 2x Get notified about new Technical Author jobs inChesterfield, England, United Kingdom . Derby, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Graduate Technical Writer - Aerospace and DefenceDerby, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Technical Writer - Aerospace and DefenceDerby, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Technical Author / Technical Compliance EngineerWorksop, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Worksop, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 12 hours ago Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer – Heavy PlatformsDerby, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer : Heavy PlatformsDerby, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr