NDT Engineer

Empresaria Solutions Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an NDT Engineer to provide surveillance services for materials and equipment related to the Hinkley Point C project. The role involves assessing supplier NDT capabilities and conducting technical reviews. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, relevant NDT certifications, and prior leadership experience in manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a prominent nuclear engineering project in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in an NDT leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of UK and international standards in the nuclear sector.

Responsibilities

• Review design packages prior to manufacture.
• Conduct technical assessments of supplier NDT operations.
• Perform routine witnessing and surveillance of Supplier NDT arrangements.

Skills

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) expertise

Technical assessment abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Qualification in an Engineering discipline, Degree/ HNC / HND

Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

Level 3 certification (e.g., ASNT, PCN)

Job description

NDT Engineer

TheNDT Engineerwill provide a document and in-house surveillance service for the supply of large volume bulk materials and complex engineering equipment delivered onto the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build site.

Key Responsibilities

• A Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Subject Matter Expert (SME) is required to work closely with Contractors and Engineering teams to review design packages prior to the start of manufacture and to provide specialist expertise to support Suppliers in meeting the requirements of the Technical Specifications.
• There is a requirement to assist the implementation of HPC & Sizewell C project sourcing strategies by conducting in-depth technical assessments of supplier NDT operations to confirm capabilities and identify any gaps that may require further NDT specialist support.
• The NDT SME will also perform routine witnessing and surveillance of Supplier NDT arrangements during manufacture prior to product release to the HPC site.
• The SME is the go-to person for all matters relating to NDT and provides support to the wider team on technical issues.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Qualification in an Engineering discipline, Degree/ HNC / HND, (or lower if combined with experience gained in complex plant or related industry).
• Preferably an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
• Experience in an NDT leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Level 3 certification (e.g., ASNT, PCN) with experience of the application of NDT and plant inspection in the nuclear sector or a related industry.
• Knowledge of working to UK and international standards and codes of practice ideally in the UK Nuclear sector.