Technical Author - Mechanical

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Australia and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

Job Description

The Technical Author is responsible preparing, compiling, and coordinating high-quality Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals related to Mechanical Systems within a construction project. Gathering technical information from material submittals, drawings, reports and any other project documentation. Liaising with engineering teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure all mechanical documentation is technically accurate, compliant, and delivered in line with project requirements.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Collaborative personality
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Technically author system descriptions, collate data sheets and compile O&M Manuals for mechanical systems as per project and client requirements.
• Coordinate and develop the operational, maintenance & fault-finding procedures for the respective equipment or system as a part of the O&M Manual
• Liaise with the contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather required technical data, specifications, as-built information, and maintenance procedures
• Review technical submittals, drawings, schematics, testing & commissioning documents and warranties for inclusion in the O&M Manuals
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance of technical content with project standards and industry best practices
• Coordinate with AESGs Document Controller and Quality Assurance team, and Client representatives to ensure timely submission and acceptance of the manuals
• Respond to comments received from the clients project team
  
  
  

Essential Skills:

• 5 Years experience in technical writing or preparation of O&M Manuals within construction
• Familiarity with mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and specialist systems
• Experience working with construction project documentation, technical drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of relevant global and KSA codes & standards (ASHRAE, CIBSE, NFPA, SBC, NWC etc.)
  
  
  

Why join AESG?

AESG is multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• A huge amount of freedom for our high performing employees
• Great career opportunities as the company continues to grow, with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture