Technical Editor (m/f/d)

We are looking for an exceptional technical author to join us at Associate Director level and lead the development of high-quality, compelling proposal narratives across our major infrastructure portfolio. Ideally London, although exceptional candidates based in Bath, Manchester or Leeds will also be considered on a hybrid working model. We are committed to creating a positive impact for people, places and the planet by tackling complexity with creativity and delivering sustainable solutions that provide long-term value. Working across highways, rail, water, environment and energy, you will help translate complex technical solutions into clear, persuasive and client-focused submissions. Create precise, compliant and persuasive content aligned with client requirements and evaluation criteria. Review technical content for quality, completeness, consistency and compliance. Collaborate with bid, resourcing and commercial leads to align submissions with delivery strategies, resource plans and commercial positioning. Manage bid quality assurance processes, including stage reviews. Support early pipeline and pursuit planning, and applying lessons learned to improve future submissions. Contribute to marketing, presentation and thought-leadership content. Mentor colleagues, coach technical contributors and champion continuous improvement in technical writing, including the use of AI and automation. You will be an accomplished proposal, bid or technical author with the confidence to operate at senior level and influence multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional writing, editing and content-structuring skills. Significant experience in proposal authoring, bid writing, technical writing or professional drafting, including within engineering, infrastructure, construction, government, policy or legislative environments. The ability to interpret complex client requirements and translate technical information into clear and persuasive content. Experience within a design and build environment, or close collaboration with consultants and contractors. Experience reviewing and improving content produced by others. While you will support opportunities across our water, energy and sustainability markets, the primary focus of this role will be transportation. Experience of the transport sector and an understanding of clients such as National Highways, Network Rail, government departments and local authorities will therefore be particularly valuable. You will work alongside senior technical and market specialists, shape how complex solutions are communicated and help raise the standard of technical authoring across the organisation. If you are passionate about excellent technical communication, enjoy working with talented multidisciplinary teams and can turn specialist expertise into compelling, client-focused bid content, we would be interested in hearing from you. Hybrid working arrangements. Attractive salary and benefits package including, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.10% Car allowance Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements. Generous company pension scheme. Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts. Enhanced parenthood leave policies. A strong commitment to your continuous development. Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring. A place for everyoneBuro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Contract Type Permanent