Assistant Welding Engineer

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Tipton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad Babcock is seeking an Assistant Welding Engineer to support the Asset Management sector by providing welding engineering input and maintaining strong client relationships across the UK and overseas.

You will assist with materials, welding, heat treatment, and NDT advice, review documentation, and contribute to welding and procedural development within energy, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy or a related Engineering discipline.
• Preferably working towards or holding EWE and/or CEng status.
• Strong understanding of high‑pressure and high‑temperature process plant environments.
• Knowledge of materials behaviour and fabrication challenges in demanding service conditions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Strong technical knowledge of joining technologies.
• Good communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing materials, welding, heat treatment, and NDT advice and procedures to sites.
• Assist with review of welding-related documentation.
• Support welding and procedural development activities.
• Provide technical support across energy, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and develop site personnel relationships.
• Support internal training activities when required.
• Apply knowledge of joining technologies to projects and operations.
• Collaborate within the Welding Engineering team and work independently when required.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical welding knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Metallurgy degree

Engineering diploma

Job description

Altrad Babcock are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Welding Engineer within our Asset Management sector to support the delivery of certified Asset Management services, consultancy, and integrated projects across the global low-carbon energy and infrastructure markets.

Reporting to the Welding Engineering Department Head, the Assistant Welding Engineer will support operational sites in the UK and overseas by providing technical welding engineering input and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and site personnel.

• Assist in the provision of materials, welding, heat treatment, and NDT advice and procedures to operational sites in the UK and overseas.
• Assist with the review of internal and external welding-related documentation.
• Support welding and procedural development activities.
• Provide technical support across energy, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and develop effective working relationships with site personnel.
• Support internal training activities when required.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of joining technologies to operational and project activities.
• Work collaboratively within the Welding Engineering team and independently when required.

Key Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma qualified in Metallurgy or a related Engineering discipline.
• Preferably working towards, or holding, EWE and/or CEng status.
• Strong understanding of high-pressure and high-temperature process plant environments.
• Knowledge of materials behaviour and fabrication challenges in demanding service conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Strong technical knowledge of joining technologies.
• Good communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships.

About Us

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, We transform critical infrastructure for the better. Solving some of the biggest challenges to enable vital assets to operate effectively and efficiently.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. We transform our clients' ambitions into reality. Our highly skilled teams deliver projects with a lasting, meaningful impact, providing a full spectrum of solutions tailored to meet any requirement.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

*We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage - including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We're happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.