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:

Essential:

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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 standards