Technical Writer (12 Month FTC)

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Technical Writer to join the team located in London to support ongoing management and upkeep of Property Services documentation (Policies & Procedures) aligned with Real estate Operations ‘REO’ across regions (EMEA / APAC / AMS).

Key Tasks:
Driving clarity, control, and consistency across REO through a structured approach to standardising, governing, and embedding operationally usable documentation globally

Accountable for all REO documentation globally.

Complete inventory and structured review of all REO policies, procedures, and standards.

Identify inconsistencies, duplication, obsolete content, and compliance gaps.

Exposing operational and audit risks embedded in existing documentation.

Implement a consistent global REO structure, format, and approach. Reducing regional variation and ensure alignment across all teams.

Rewrite documentation into clear, practical, operational language. Define mandatory vs guidance to remove ambiguity and improve usability.

Engage regions to align requirements, balance global consistency with essential local considerations.

Introduce version control, approvals, and defined ownership. Ensuring documentation is audit-ready, controlled, and consistently maintained.

Support implementation, provide practical guidance, and establish ongoing review cycles. Ensuring standards are embedded in operations and remain current over time

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, or relevant technical field

Professional certification in Project or Program Management

Skills

Two or more years of experience as an effective technical writer

Ability to evaluate and analyse complex information with a natural desire to help people understand it

Strong PC skills, MS Office

Self-motivated and resourceful

Good administrative skills - Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail

Well organised and good prioritisation and planning skills.

Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking.

Knowledge:
Knowledge and awareness of the facilities management industry

Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and best practices

Experience:
Ability to communicate at all levels.

Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.

Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences

Experience in working with engineers to improve user experience, refine content, and create procedural, policy and process content.

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