Field Engineer - Welding Inspector

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking motivated Field Engineers to support the UK Government's Net Zero strategy. The role involves ensuring quality compliance on major construction projects, particularly in the Nuclear New Build sector. Candidates should possess strong mechanical engineering knowledge, with specific qualifications in welding inspection. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, contributing to critical infrastructure developments.

Benefits

Private medical & dental insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development

Enhanced company sick pay

Travel & Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and proficiency in welding.
• Experience in weld inspection for large projects is essential.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other quality standards required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with construction standards and quality control.
• Communicate proactively with site teams to report and resolve issues.
• Monitor and review contractor performance against quality plans.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Welding processes

Metallurgy

Non-destructive testing (NDT)

Quality Management practices

Education

HND in Civil / Mechanical Engineering

Welding inspector qualification (CSWIP 3.1 or PCN Level 2)

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07.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you have the energy to transform?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero 2050?

Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in 40 countries and employing over 6000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services. Our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.

We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Field Engineers to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England. Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Responsibilities:

• Check the Works are constructed in accordance with the contract and notify the Construction Superintendent of non-conformance request requirements.
• Submit details of any non-conformance request requirements to assist in the issuing of non-conformance reports.
• Proactively communicate with other site teams, maintain good communication links and ensure surveillance is timely reported.
• Contribute surveillance information to support KPI indicators.
• Endeavour to identify potential Quality issues before they arrive to enable mitigating actions.
• Support team instructions to take temporary measures to mitigate and keep works safe and within Quality standards. Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action (e.g. issue communications, call meetings) to prevent the halt of works
• Enhance the team with a good perspective of current and future site activities.
• Ensure tasks are developed to quality in accordance with the company’s requirement for health, safety and environment.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of construction drawings, construction activities, Quality Control Plans and Quality Inspection Records
• Ensure and monitor that Quality Inspection Records are taken and agreed before works are covered up.
• Review Contractor performance against the authorised Quality Control Plan

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in welding processes, metallurgy, and NDT.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes related to welding and mechanical activities.
• Experience in weld inspection on large construction projects.
• Experience with pipework, tanks/vessels, steel structures, and heat exchangers
• Familiarity with ITPs, NCRs, and ISO 9001
• A minimum of HND in a Civil / Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience
• A welding inspector qualification (e.g. CSWIP 3.1 or PCN Level 2) as well as a basic appreciation of NDT
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management practices, methods and processes
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Travel & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program

*Salary dependent on experience*

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and must have Independent Right to Work in the UK.