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Job description / Role
The opportunity
Be a part of our international consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where we oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors.
Our Middle East, North Africa and India hub started in 1998 and has successfully operated in a wide range of countries, delivering project and programme management and cost consultancy services.
The role
Technical Editor - Major Exhibition Programme
The technical editor will be responsible for affiliating with technical teams to maintain and provide our high standard of quality for all company documentation, presentations and work products.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Organising and writing required technical and business material using software per establish corporate standards with respect to order, style, terminology and sequencing.
• Creating, reviewing, formatting and editing company documents/work products, including proposals, reports, letters, technical documents, spreadsheets, presentation slides, etc., ensuring the end- product adheres with our high standards of quality, style, and formatting guidelines.
• Communicating and presenting with technical team leads and subject-matter experts to ensure common understanding of publications and related materials to be produced.
• Improving and developing cataloging systems and maintains records, files, electronic media and archiving of information for publications in a business unit for corporate references.
• Recommending use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify publications objectives.
• Periodically audits and reviews publications to determine whether format or content changes/updates are required. Meets with subject-matter experts for concurrence as to content changes.
• Remaining up to date on new developments in technical writing, editing and publishing, including technological enhancements that may affect the corporation.
• Assisting in organising and preparing material for technical seminars and business forums. May be called upon to assist in technical or business presentations in such meetings as business or customer needs require.
Requirements
Your experience, knowledge and skills need to include:
• Minimum 3 years’ writing/editing experience in a professional position.
• Extensive Dubai experience is essential for client approval.
• Strong experience with InDesign.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ARC/GIS, Corel Draw, Photoshop and Illustrator software program is preferred.
• Excellent writing skills, detail orientated with strong organization and ability to multi-task.
• Keen sense of locating discrepancies in technical documents with the ability to correct accurately and quickly.
• Proactive approach to identification and resolution of issues.
Qualifications
• A degree qualification in English, communications, publications or technical field is essential for client approval.
• Professional memberships are preferred but are not essential.
"Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel."
About the Company
Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.
We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.