Lead Welding & NDT Engineer – Nuclear

Boccard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Boccard UK invites applications for a Welding & NDT Subject Matter Expert at our Deeside facility, with travel to UK sites. You will lead welding and NDT strategy, develop essential welding docs, and mentor site teams across nuclear/high-integrity projects.

We seek an IWE/EWE or a Master’s in Welding Engineering with 5+ years’ SME experience, strong EN ISO/RCC-M knowledge, and PCN Level III in two NDT methods. Nuclear experience preferred. 25 days leave, training, and EAP offered.

Qualifications

• IWE or EWE certification OR a Master’s degree in Welding Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a subject matter expert in welding/NDT.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes and standards (EN ISO, RCC-M).
• PCN Level III in at least two NDT methods.
• CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2.
• Experience in nuclear or high-integrity sectors (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead welding and NDT strategy across nuclear and high-integrity fabrication projects.
• Develop and maintain welding documentation (WPS, PQR, WQR).
• Provide technical support and mentoring to site teams.
• Conduct audits, manage consumables, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Drive “Right First Time” performance and quality KPIs.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, including handling technical queries and exemption requests.

Skills

Welding engineering

NDT expertise

Quality leadership

Auditing

Client communication

Education

IWE or EWE certification

Master's degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

EN ISO standards

RCC-M

PCN Level III

Job description

Boccard UK invites applications for a Welding & NDT Subject Matter Expert at our Deeside facility, with travel to UK sites. You will lead welding and NDT strategy, develop essential welding docs, and mentor site teams across nuclear/high-integrity projects.

We seek an IWE/EWE or a Master’s in Welding Engineering with 5+ years’ SME experience, strong EN ISO/RCC-M knowledge, and PCN Level III in two NDT methods. Nuclear experience preferred. 25 days leave, training, and EAP offered.