Lead Radiography Inspector & Technical Authority

Morson Edge; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a highly experienced Lead Inspector for our defence client’s Barrow base. You will own radiographic processes, provide radiation safety governance and lead adoption of advanced radiography techniques to ensure product integrity and platform safety.

The role requires PCN Level 3 in Welds and Castings and Level 2 in Computed Radiography, plus an Advanced Radiation Safety qualification, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, risk management and external

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised expertise in industrial radiography of welds and castings.
• Knowledge of radiographic physics, image quality and exposure parameters.
• Understanding of ionising radiation legislation and safety practices.
• Familiarity with Defence and international NDT standards and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as process owner and approval authority for radiographic inspection within delegated scope.
• Provide radiation safety guidance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create and maintain radiographic techniques for component safety requirements.
• Lead adoption of new radiographic technologies and detection capabilities.
• Interface with Engineering to ensure inspectability and acceptance criteria.
• Manage radiological risk, documentation and corrective actions.
• Oversee isotope procurement, storage, and disposal with specialists.
• Develop training and mentoring for radiographers and engineers.
• Lead investigations and root-cause analysis affecting product integrity.

Skills

Technical authority

Process ownership

Radiological risk assessment

Radiography technique development

Design review

Technology strategy

Root-cause investigation

Audit and competence assurance

Standards development & stakeholdering

Education

PCN Level 3 Radiography Welds

PCN Level 3 Radiography Castings

PCN Level 2 Computed Radiography

Advanced Radiation Safety qualification

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking a highly experienced Lead Inspector for our defence client’s Barrow base. You will own radiographic processes, provide radiation safety governance and lead adoption of advanced radiography techniques to ensure product integrity and platform safety.

The role requires PCN Level 3 in Welds and Castings and Level 2 in Computed Radiography, plus an Advanced Radiation Safety qualification, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, risk management and external