Welding Inspector - Field Engineer

Role: Field Engineer - NDT Welding Inspector
Position: Contract
Location: Somerset
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Rate: Up to £350/day PAYE + 36 days annual leave or up to £475.72/day Umbrella

Build the Future of UK Energy

We're seeking experienced NDT Welding Inspectors / Field Engineers to join the Site Quality Surveillance Team. If you have a background in major infrastructure, power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, water, chemical or nuclear construction, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise on one of the UK's most significant engineering projects.

This is more than inspection-it's engineering assurance in a nuclear safety environment.

The Role

You'll carry out quality surveillance across mechanical installation and fabrication activities, including:

• Pipework
• Pressure systems
• Static and rotating equipment
• Structural and mechanical assemblies

Working within the Site Quality Surveillance Team, you'll ensure construction activities comply with approved quality requirements, inspection plans and recognised industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding and NDT quality surveillance on site.
• Verify contractor compliance with Quality Control Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify non-conformances and support NCR generation.
• Review inspection records before work is covered.
• Monitor welding, fabrication and installation activities.
• Work closely with construction, QA/QC and contractor teams.
• Promote proactive quality assurance and compliance.

Essential Requirements

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector (minimum)
• PCN-certified NDT qualification(s)
• Proven welding inspection experience on major construction or industrial projects
• Experience within nuclear, power, petrochemical, oil & gas or other highly regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of RCC-M, ASME and BS EN standards
• Experience with ITPs, NCRs, QA/QC documentation and quality surveillance

Desirable

• CSWIP 3.2
• Multiple PCN qualifications
• Nuclear new build or Hinkley Point C experience
• Pressure systems experience
• Knowledge of safety-critical fabrication environments

Why Join?

• Work on the UK's flagship clean energy project.
• Long-term contract opportunity with competitive rates.
• Collaborate with industry-leading engineering professionals.
• Gain experience on one of the world's most demanding construction programmes.

If you've worked on refineries, energy-from-waste facilities, pharmaceutical plants, water treatment works or petrochemical projects, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level.