Location: Sellafield Site, Cumbria (3 days per week on-site - likely to increase)
Security Clearance: SC (P4 Pass required to access site)
£50-56/hour Inside IR35
The Opportunity
We're supporting a major programme at Sellafield and are looking for a Technical Author to join a critical nuclear project at the forefront of the UK's clean-up mission.
The Box Encapsulation Plant (BEP) forms a key part of the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo (MSSS) Programme-one of the most important hazard reduction initiatives on the Sellafield site. This project will safely treat and immobilise nuclear waste, preparing it for long-term storage, and will also support decommissioning activities across other legacy facilities.
This is your chance to contribute to a nationally significant programme with real-world impact.
What You'll Be Doing
Developing and finalising Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals for BEP systems
Working closely with engineering teams to ensure accuracy and clarity of technical documentation
Taking a proactive role in validation activities, ensuring documentation reflects real-world operation
Supporting aspects of the risk assessment process, contributing technical insight where required
Delivering high-quality technical authoring services under a time-based contract (NEC3 PSC - Option E)
What We're Looking For
Strong technical writing skills, ideally within engineering or nuclear environments
Ability to interpret complex engineering information and translate it into clear documentation
Experience working with O&M manuals or similar technical documentation
Comfortable working on-site in a regulated, high-security environment
Existing SC Clearance with P4 Pass (or ability to obtain quickly)
Additional Details
Based on-site at Sellafield (SL accommodation - likely C1003)
Initial requirement of 3 days per week on-site, increasing as the project progresses
Role operates as a directed resource, supporting delivery under the BEP Joint Venture
Why Apply?
This isn't a standard technical author role-you'll be embedded within a live nuclear project, influencing validation and contributing to safety-critical processes. It's a unique opportunity to combine writing expertise with hands-on engineering collaboration in one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes
Salary description
£51.00 - £56.00 per hour