Nuclear Site Welding Engineer (FTC 24m)

NRL Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Welding Engineer to join a major nuclear project at the Hinkley Point C site. This is a site-based role responsible for overseeing welding and quality activities, supervising subcontractors to ensure work is planned, safe, and compliant with codes and project requirements.

You will collaborate with the Site Quality Manager and project teams, providing specialist welding and quality expertise across site activities, including reviewing WPS/PQR,

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Welding Inspector qualification.
• Proven welding inspection experience.
• Experience with NDT/NDE.
• Good knowledge of piping and mechanical works.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and site quality processes.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise subcontractor welding activities on site.
• Reviewing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Reviewing welder qualification records, NDT operator qualifications and welding inspector qualifications.
• Verifying welding documentation for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Monitoring welding quality and welder performance, including failure rates.
• Supporting site inspections and testing activities.
• Monitoring subcontractor quality activities against Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensuring witness and hold points are appropriately managed and notified.
• Supporting compliance with Nuclear Safety, PED and EN requirements.
• Reviewing and verifying Site Work Conformance Files (SWCF).
• Conducting quality audits and random inspections of internal teams, partners and subcontractors.
• Supporting quality induction and training for project partners and subcontractors.
• Monitoring and tracking site quality requirements and reporting progress to the Site Quality Manager.
• Working collaboratively with multicultural construction teams and project stakeholders.

Skills

Welding inspection

NDT/NDE

Quality management

Documentation

MS Office

Fluent English

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

NRL Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Welding Engineer to join a major nuclear project at the Hinkley Point C site. This is a site-based role responsible for overseeing welding and quality activities, supervising subcontractors to ensure work is planned, safe, and compliant with codes and project requirements.

You will collaborate with the Site Quality Manager and project teams, providing specialist welding and quality expertise across site activities, including reviewing WPS/PQR,