Technical translator

Job Title and Purpose

The Technical Translator will provide accurate written translation of project technical documentation between English, Russian, and Uzbek, ensuring that engineering, architectural, laboratory, and contractual terminology is conveyed consistently and clearly.

Job Location

Will be based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with project and site visits as required.

Assignment duration: 5 months. Expected mobilization: January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Technical Translation: Translate technical specifications, engineering documents, architectural materials, laboratory manuals, and related project documentation.
• Terminology Management: Maintain consistent use of technical terminology and project-specific vocabulary across translated documents.
• Quality Review: Proofread translations for technical accuracy, completeness, grammar, and consistency with the source document.
• Document Formatting: Preserve document structure, numbering, tables, references, and technical formatting as far as practicable.
• Coordination: Clarify technical terminology with project specialists when the source text is ambiguous or highly specialized.
• Confidentiality: Handle technical and project documentation with appropriate confidentiality and care.

Measures of success

• Technical translations are accurate, consistent, complete, and delivered within agreed timelines.
• Project terminology is standardized across translated specifications, manuals, and engineering documentation.

Requirements to be a successful candidate

• Education: Higher linguistic education.
• Experience: Practical experience in written translation of technical specifications, architectural drawings and related documentation, and laboratory manuals.
• Languages: Fluency in English, Russian, and Uzbek is required.
• Technical Capability: Ability to understand and accurately translate engineering, architectural, construction, and laboratory terminology.
• Skills: Excellent written language, attention to detail, proofreading, document formatting, confidentiality, and time-management skills.