Editor

Wood is seeking a Senior Editor on a contract basis to join our Integrated Digital Operations team, primarily based in Aberdeen, supporting a diverse portfolio of global projects.

The role is preferably based at one of our UK hub offices; however, remote working may be considered for the right candidate.

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The Role

The successful candidate will co-ordinate and contribute to the production of technical documentation in accordance with client requirements, agreed timescale, quality and budget.

The role will also include planning, co-ordination, tracking and reporting of work. Preferably, candidates will have knowledge of cost estimating for Editorial projects and an understanding of different levels of QC, although this is not essential’

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Our clients are typically EPC operators in the oil and gas, renewables or petrochemical process industries. We are committed to providing them with best practice operations and maintenance documents to ensure safe and efficient plant start-up and operations.  

Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,700+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.

A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power and mining.

What we can offer 

• A caring team culture we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business 
• Energy Transition Academy join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the Energy sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 

Responsibilities

• Produces new documents in accordance with contractual requirements
• Edits, updates and rewrites existing documents to fit agreed standards, style and format, including writing, rewriting and reformatting documents in Plain English or to Human Factors standards where required
• Ensures the quality of all documents produced under their jurisdiction
• Co-ordinates the work of other members of the Editorial and Publishing team as required and is responsible for the quality control and management of all work processes involved in the production of work allocated to them by the Editorial and Publishing Team Lead
• Prioritises their own workload and delegates tasks to others. Co-ordinates activities between clients and relevant in-house departments to ensure that any work under their jurisdiction is produced to the specified standard, agreed deliverables and budget
• Establishes clear file structures and manages electronic files, ensuring an auditable, electronic trail for all work undertaken
• Advises clients regarding appropriate templates, textual preferences, document control procedures and final deliverables
• Provides tracking and reporting progress and costs throughout the life of a project, including setting up project tools, for example tracking sheets, checklists etc
• Maintains job-specific and company records in an appropriate and timely manner

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?  

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Expected:

• Higher (or equivalent) in English
• Previous experience in a similar editorial role
• Experience within the oil & gas sector or a similar industry
• Strong knowledge of online editing, documentation systems, and Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong planning, coordination, and workload management abilities
• Experience in proofreading, editing, and producing technical documentation
• Familiarity with online document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Documentum)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement  We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.