Manual Writer

Good engineering only delivers full value when the people operating and maintaining it have documentation they can actually rely on. If you enjoy taking complex technical information and turning it into something clear, structured, and genuinely useful, this role sits right in that space.
Company InformationOur client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering complex offshore and energy projects. Their Process Department works closely with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecom Engineers to deliver complete, well-documented project outcomes. Quality documentation is treated as a core part of project delivery, not an afterthought, and the team takes real pride in the standard of what they hand over to clients and end users.
Vacancy InformationAs Manual Writer, you will act as the link between multiple engineering disciplines, gathering technical information and transforming it into clear, structured manuals for clients and end users. You will be responsible for developing operation, maintenance, and project manuals across a range of offshore and energy projects, working directly with engineers to make sure nothing gets lost in translation between technical complexity and practical usability.This role suits someone who is naturally organised, comfortable navigating technical detail across different disciplines, and confident managing documentation through to a polished, professional final product.
Key Responsibilities

• Gathering technical information from multidisciplinary engineering teams including Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecom disciplines.
• Writing, compiling, and maintaining operation, maintenance, and technical manuals for offshore and energy projects.
• Coordinating closely with engineers to verify that documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent across all disciplines.
• Reviewing and editing documentation for clarity, consistency, and overall quality.
• Managing document revisions and ensuring full compliance with project documentation standards.

What You Need

• Experience as a Technical Writer, Manual Writer, Documentation Specialist, or in a similar documentation focused role.
• Experience working within a technical engineering, industrial, or EPC environment.
• Strong written communication skills with genuine attention to detail.
• The ability to understand and organise technical information sourced from multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken. Dutch is considered an advantage.
• While we welcome applications from all candidates, EU citizenship or an existing right to work within the European Union is preferred given the nature of this position.

If you do not meet every requirement but have strong technical writing experience and a background working alongside engineering teams, we still encourage you to apply. The right combination of experience, attention to detail, and motivation can make you a strong candidate.
RelocationThis position is based in the Netherlands and will require relocation. We understand that making an international move is a significant decision and we are here to make that process as straightforward as possible.
As part of your contract, FairPlay Engineering provides a Premium Relocation Package. This includes visa sponsorship, guidance before your move, and dedicated support from a relocation consultant throughout the process. You can find more information on the Relocating with us page on our website.
ApplyWe appreciate every application we receive. Because this is a specialised role, we will contact candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements.If you have not heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately not been selected for the next step.
FairPlay Engineering specialises in recruiting engineers for roles in the Netherlands. If this vacancy is not the right match for you, keep an eye on our vacancies page for future opportunities.