Technical Author
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | DT2 8ZB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | morson_253521-44957 |
Summary
Technical Author - Dorchester, Dorset
Do you have the technical writing expertise to turn complex engineering data into clear, high-quality publications?
We are looking on behalf of TKMS ATLAS UK for a Technical Author to join their Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) team, supporting the delivery of critical documentation across a range of innovative maritime programmes. The team is responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality technical publications and illustrations that support complex naval systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring products are supported effectively throughout their lifecycle, contributing to safety, usability and operational success..
What you’ll do
This role is central to translating engineering knowledge into structured, user-focused technical documentation. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate, timely and compliant publications that support cutting-edge naval technologies.
Key responsibilities include:
• Producing high-quality Technical Publications and supporting illustrations
• Managing and reporting on documentation tasks across multiple projects
• Supporting bid and proposal activity, including cost and schedule estimation
• Collaborating with Product Managers, Technical Leads and ILS Managers
• Working with Safety & Environmental Engineers to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Creating and maintaining structured content using industry standards where applicable
• Developing illustrations, line drawings or animations to support technical content
• Ensuring documentation is delivered to agreed time, cost and quality targets
• Engaging with internal stakeholders to gather and validate technical information
• Occasional travel to other UK sites as required
We are looking for someone who can combine technical understanding with clear communication and structured thinking:
The Ideal Candidate
• Strong technical writing skills, with excellent English grammar and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences
• Experience producing technical publications and/or illustrations
• Understanding of engineering or scientific principles
• Familiarity with tools such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Awareness of structured authoring standards (e.g. S1000D, XML/SGML, IETPs) is beneficial
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Why TKMS ATLAS UK?
With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.
Our people are at the heart of our success, an open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, TKMS ATLAS UK pride ourselves on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.
As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.
The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, TKMS ATLAS UK operate throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.
You’ll also get a package that includes:
• Competitive salary
• Career Development and Training
• Pension with up to 1.5X employer contributions
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years employment and 30 days after 10 years)
• Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns
• Free lunches
At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part time or condensed hours as well as full time opportunities.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).