NDT Technical Manager - Hybrid Leadership

Russell Taylor Group; Newbridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group are recruiting an experienced Technical Manager to lead NDT activities at our Deeside site. You will own technical assurance, deliver NDT projects, and support clients, with a 50/50 split between hands-on technical leadership and commercial support.

You will lead a team of NDT technicians, develop procedures, conduct audits, ensure ISO/IEC 17020 compliance, and contribute to bids and tenders. PCN Level 2 Ultrasonics and Phased Array/TOFD are required; Level 3 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong technical NDT background with significant industry experience.
• PCN Level 2 in Ultrasonics (UT).
• PCN Level 2 in Phased Array or TOFD; Level 3 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support across NDT site services.
• Ensure NDT projects are technically compliant, well-engineered and delivered to the required standards.
• Review and develop NDT procedures and techniques.
• Carry out technical audits both on and off site.
• Review NDT personnel qualifications, procedures and technical competence.
• Oversee the quality and acceptance of NDT inspection results and reports.
• Provide specialist technical advice to resolve complex NDT issues.
• Maintain technical compliance with ISO/IEC 17020, UKAS and relevant client requirements.
• Support NDT competence assurance and authorisation of technicians.
• Work closely with clients to ensure inspection techniques and procedures meet project requirements.
• Prepare technical responses, estimates and documentation for tenders and quotations.
• Support the commercial team throughout the tender process and attend technical presentations where required.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement across technical processes and procedures.
• Develop and support training and development programmes for the NDT team.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and leadership to technicians and contractors.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and EHSQ to ensure safe, compliant and effective project delivery.

Skills

NDT leadership

Client liaison

Procedures development

Quality assurance

Education

PCN Level 2 Ultrasonics (UT)

PCN Level 2 Phased Array/TOFD

PCN Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

Russell Taylor Group are recruiting an experienced Technical Manager to lead NDT activities at our Deeside site. You will own technical assurance, deliver NDT projects, and support clients, with a 50/50 split between hands-on technical leadership and commercial support.

You will lead a team of NDT technicians, develop procedures, conduct audits, ensure ISO/IEC 17020 compliance, and contribute to bids and tenders. PCN Level 2 Ultrasonics and Phased Array/TOFD are required; Level 3 is desirable.