NDT Chief Engineer

TWI Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TWI Ltd is seeking an experienced NDT Chief Engineer to join their team in Cambridge. This role involves consultancy in non-destructive testing, project management, and mentoring of junior staff. The ideal candidate will have substantial technical expertise and project management experience, along with the ability to engage with clients and stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

20 days holiday plus 5 Corporate days

Private health and dental cover

Career development and training opportunities

Onsite employee restaurant and gym

Qualifications

• Minimum of one CSWIP/PCN Level 3 qualification in an ultrasonic technique.
• Appropriate qualification at degree level.
• Extensive knowledge of the application of NDT to industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in NDT and author Level 3 documentation.
• Manage and deliver projects for TWI Member Companies.
• Mentor and support less experienced technologists.

Skills

Technical excellence

Project Management

Communication skills

Education

CSWIP/PCN Level 3 qualification

Degree level qualification

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 18, 2025 (19 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR100596

NDT Technical Consultant

NDT Chief Engineer

NIS/NDT

Location: Cambridge/Middlesbrough/Port Talbot

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Job Profile: Chief Engineer

Salary/annum: Min £51,761 - Max £77,642

Reference number: JR100596

Closing Date: 18 July 2025

Security requirements: Applicant will require UK Security Clearance for this role

Description of role:

TWI are seeking to appoint an experienced NDT Chief Engineer/Consultant to support the “NDT Inspection Services” Section of the “Non-Destructive testing” (NDT) Group.

This work will include in-house and customer consultancy support, authoring and review of Level 3 documentation, support to invigilation, audit, expert witness and standard committees, business development, mentoring and delivery of state-of-the art advanced NDT projects.

The Chief Engineer will have a minimum of one CSWIP/PCN Level 3 qualification in an ultrasonic technique, an appropriate qualification at degree level and extensive knowledge the application of NDT to industry. A postdoctoral qualification and/or experience in nuclear or defence sectors would be of advantage.

The NIS section delivers a broad range of projects to an international customer base often with competing demands and the requirement to co-ordinate multiple priorities in a fast paced, continually changing environment. As a Chief Engineer in our team, you will propose, manage and deliver projects for TWI Member Companies, as well as supporting day-to-day customer enquiries. To be successful you will need to:

• Develop expertise and innovations aligned to Industrial Member need in order to differentiate TWI from competitors, often being asked to solve NDT enquiries related to inspection of challenging materials, complex geometries or within hazardous environments;
• Commit to providing technical excellence with effective communication and interpersonal skills,
• Demonstrate a strong track record for effective Project Management, scoping of work and authoring of technical reports to a high standard;
• Work with peers on your own initiative and act as a mentor to develop less experienced TWI technologists;
• Maintain projects to a high level of safety, quality and technical excellence while ensuring time, cost and delivery targets are met;
• Proactively develop a pipeline of new business, engaging with potential customers, colleagues in other business units and the business development function.
• Remain flexible to the needs of the business, supporting the team to deliver project work in times of high demand whether this is a desk based, laboratory or on-site requirement.
• Be aware and understand your role in health and safety

For further details, please follow the Job Description link below:

https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/JR100596-Job-Description-Chief-Engineer.pdf

Travel:

This position will require travel on a short term basis within the UK and overseas according to the demand of project work and client interactions. This role can be offered as a hybrid role with two days working in the closest office/customer sites and the remainder working at home.

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement:

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion:

We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme:

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

Why work for TWI?

We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

TWI Culture

As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.

We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.

The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.

TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.

TWI Values:

Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers