Materials & Welding Engineering Services

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in the UK is seeking a Materials & Welding Engineer for a long-term project in Bristol, requiring expertise in welding processes, materials engineering, and HSE compliance. The role involves supporting project execution and ensuring safety standards are upheld while working closely with subcontractors and inspectors. Competitive compensation and comprehensive support arrangements are offered for contractors.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits packages

Visa and work permit support

Accommodation assistance

Qualifications

• Expertise in welding procedure specifications and qualification records.
• Understanding of subsea materials and their properties.
• Experience with NDT methods and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Support SPS Package Lead with technical consistency during execution.
• Oversee HSE compliance and promote safety culture.
• Conduct material testing and ensure alignment with project standards.

Skills

Welding engineering

Materials engineering

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)

Non-destructive testing (NDT)

Project knowledge in subsea fabrication

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

Document control systems

Welding data management tools

Job description

Position: Materials & Welding Engineer
Location: Bristol, UK with periodical visits to Singapore and Batam.
Duration : 12 months renewable
Start date: January 2026
Status: Residential

Responsibilities

• Support the SPS Package Lead during execution phase to ensure technical consistency, quality of delivered product.
• Responsible for all welding and material issues with the SPS scope of supply.
• Ensure alignment with project requirements, standards, and HSE rules.
• Work closely with the Company Site Representatives and Third-Party Inspectors to ensure all welding and material aspects are of the design and fabrication are reviewed.

HSE

• Lead by example in HSE performance, consistently demonstrating safe behaviours and promoting a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Ensure team competency in HSE standards, verifying that all personnel are trained and capable of applying required safety practices.
• Implement and enforce HSE requirements within your scope of responsibility, ensuring compliance with project-specific and corporate safety policies.
• Integrate safety engineering requirements into all technical documentation, including welding procedures, material specifications, and inspection plans.
• Conduct regular safety reviews and audits, addressing findings promptly and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in risk assessments and hazard identification workshops, contributing technical expertise to minimize risks associated with welding and material activities.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor adherence to HSE standards, intervening when necessary to prevent unsafe practices.
• Promote continuous improvement in safety performance, encouraging feedback and lessons learned to enhance future operations.

Technical Requirements

1. Welding Engineering

• Development, review, and approval of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Deep understanding of welding processes used in subsea fabrication, including:
  • GTAW (TIG)
  • SMAW (Stick)
  • GMAW (MIG/MAG)
  • FCAW
  • SAW
• Knowledge of weld metallurgy, including:
  • Heat-affected zones (HAZ)
  • Dilution effects
  • Solidification cracking
  • Post-weld heat treatment (PWHT)
• Experience with clad and CRA (Corrosion Resistant Alloy) welding, including overlay and dissimilar metal welds.
• Familiarity with automated and orbital welding techniques for subsea applications.

2. Materials Engineering

• Expertise in material selection for subsea environments, including:
  • Carbon steels
  • Stainless steels
  • Duplex/super duplex
  • Inconel and other nickel-based alloys
• Understanding of corrosion mechanisms, including:
  • Pitting
  • Crevice corrosion
  • Galvanic corrosion
  • Hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC)
  • Stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
• Application of corrosion mitigation strategies, such as cathodic protection, coatings, and material compatibility.
• Experience with material testing and qualification, including:
  • Tensile
  • Impact
  • Hardness
  • Bend
  • Corrosion testing (e.g., ASTM G48, NACE TM0177)

3. Codes, Standards & Specifications

• In-depth knowledge of international standards and specifications, including:
  • ASME IX
  • API 6A/17D
  • ISO 13628
  • DNV-ST-F101
  • NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
  • etc.
• Ability to interpret and apply project-specific specifications and Company general specifications (GS).

4. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection

• Familiarity with NDT methods, including:
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
  • Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)
• Interpretation of NDT results and coordination with third-party inspectors.
• Oversight of inspection test plans (ITPs) and quality control documentation.

5. Fabrication & Installation Support

• Supervision of welding activities at fabrication facilities.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Integration Tests (SITs).
• Troubleshooting welding and materials issues during fabrication and installation.

6. Digital Tools & Documentation

• Proficiency in document control systems and digital review platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
• Familiarity with welding data management tools and materials traceability systems.

7. Project Knowledge

• Familiarity with fabrication yards, welding qualification programs, and FAT/SIT activities.
• Familiarity with SPS (Subsea Production Systems) hardware: trees, manifolds, wellheads, connection systems.

Other Observations

• Organizational skills, attention to detail, team spirit.
• Multidisciplinary technical coordination.
• Bid analysis and clarification management.
• Knowledge of HSE and quality standards.
• Proficiency in office and document management tools.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.