NDT & Welding Coordination Lead - Nuclear Projects

EDF; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF is seeking a Welding & NDT specialist to support co-ordination of welding and NDT activities on the MEHA project, ensuring adherence to RCC-M and ISO standards. You will prepare and review welding data sheets, welder qualifications and WPS/WPQRs while maintaining documentation and records across engineering, QA and construction teams.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Welding Engineering, CSWIP/PCN qualifications, and 5–10 years in welding roles within EPC or nuclear

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional accreditation, such as CEng, IEng or EngTech, or working towards accreditation.
• Recognised Welding Inspection qualification, such as CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or PCN Level 2 / 3.
• 5-10 years' experience in welding-related roles, ideally within a major EPC project or nuclear environment.
• Extensive experience within a welding environment, preferably in the nuclear, mechanical or process plant sectors.
• Good understanding of welding processes, NDT methods and associated inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of nuclear codes and standards, particularly RCC-M, alongside ISO 9001, EN 13480 and EN ISO 3834-2.
• Experience reviewing welding procedures (WPS/WPQR), welder qualifications and material certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and co-ordination of welding and NDT activities across the MEHA project.
• Support the implementation of the Welding and NDT strategies in line with project requirements.
• Co-ordinate NDT activities, including Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Visual Testing (VT).
• Prepare, review and maintain welding documentation, including weld data sheets, weld maps, weld matrices, WPS/WPQRs and welder qualifications.
• Validate and verify technical documentation to ensure compliance with applicable design codes, including RCC-M and ISO 13480.
• Review material and welding consumable certificates to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain welding records, personnel qualification logs and equipment calibration records.
• Support the preparation, qualification and approval of welding and weld repair procedures.
• Provide technical support to Engineering, Construction, Quality Assurance and subcontractor teams on welding and NDT matters.
• Support quality assurance, defect resolution and continuous improvement activities, promoting a right-first-time approach.
• Ensure welding and NDT activities comply with relevant nuclear regulations, codes, standards and project requirements.
• Promote a strong Nuclear Safety Culture and comply with all health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Welding Eng

NDT Methods

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CSWIP/PCN

Job description

EDF is seeking a Welding & NDT specialist to support co-ordination of welding and NDT activities on the MEHA project, ensuring adherence to RCC-M and ISO standards. You will prepare and review welding data sheets, welder qualifications and WPS/WPQRs while maintaining documentation and records across engineering, QA and construction teams.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Welding Engineering, CSWIP/PCN qualifications, and 5–10 years in welding roles within EPC or nuclear