Lead Radiography QA Inspector | NDT Technical Authority

Outsource Uk; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource Uk is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector – Radiography to join a major engineering and defence organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness. You will provide technical leadership in industrial radiography and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role requires PCN Level 3 radiography qualifications, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to guide inspection techniques and training, while maintaining high safety and quality across complex programmes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial radiography and NDT in engineering/manufacturing.
• PCN Level 3 radiography of welds
• PCN Level 3 radiography of castings
• Advanced radiation safety qualification with practical industrial experience.
• Strong knowledge of radiographic techniques, radiation protection and standards.
• Experience developing and approving radiographic procedures and inspection techniques.
• Ability to assess risks, investigate defects and provide recommendations.
• Experience auditing inspections and assessing technician competence.
• Excellent communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• BINDT membership and technical committees.
• Experience in regulated engineering, nuclear, defence or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of digital and computed radiography technologies.
• Technical assurance and guidance on complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a delegated Technical Authority for industrial radiography, including computed and digital radiography.
• Provide technical leadership on radiographic inspection processes, procedures and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation, industry standards and internal quality requirements.
• Develop, qualify and approve radiographic inspection techniques and processes.
• Support the introduction and assessment of new radiography technologies and inspection methods.
• Provide specialist engineering and design input relating to radiographic inspection requirements.
• Manage radiological risks and support isotope governance and radiation safety arrangements.
• Review and approve radiographic documentation, procedures and technical reports.
• Participate in standards committees and contribute to the development of technical guidance.
• Assess, approve and audit technician competence, supporting training and professional development.
• Work closely with engineering, quality and inspection teams to resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Skills

Industrial radiography

NDT experience

PCN Level 3 Welds

PCN Level 3 Castings

Radiation safety

Radiographic techniques

Radiation protection

Legislation & standards

Radiographic procedures

Technical risk assessment

Defect investigation

Inspection audits

Communication skills

BINDT membership

Regulated environments

Digital radiography

Technical guidance

Education

Foundation Degree in NDT

Job description

Outsource Uk is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector – Radiography to join a major engineering and defence organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness. You will provide technical leadership in industrial radiography and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role requires PCN Level 3 radiography qualifications, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to guide inspection techniques and training, while maintaining high safety and quality across complex programmes.