Nuclear Welding Lead & NDT Strategy

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Bridgwater; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking a Welding Manager to lead welding activities for the MEH Alliance on the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The role requires extensive experience in regulated nuclear welds, RCC-M standards, and collaboration with engineering, construction and QA teams.

You will develop welding and NDT strategies, oversee WPQRs and procedures, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety culture and regulatory compliance on a major EPC project.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent with a recognised apprenticeship.
• Professional accreditation such as CEng, IEng or EngTech via the Engineering Council.
• Diploma in Welding Technology or Welding Engineering, or currently working towards one.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Welding Inspector qualification (CSWIP 3.1/3.2 or PCN Level 2/3).
• Postgraduate Welding Engineering would be advantageous.
• Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous.
• IWE/EWE qualification or in progress would be beneficial.
• Level II EN 9712 Radiographic Interpretation qualification would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Support delivery of welding and welding-related activities for the MEH Alliance on HPC.
• Develop and implement welding and NDT/NDE strategies in line with RCC-M standards.
• Provide specialist technical guidance on welding processes, equipment, and materials.
• Govern welding processes to meet project quality objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate welding management across Engineering, Construction Delivery and QA functions.
• Develop and deploy welding management tools and traceable records.
• Support WPQRs, welding procedures, and weld repair procedures.
• Guide welder training, qualification and testing aligned with RCC-M and project needs.
• Liaise with Bridgwater College Welding Centre of Excellence for training/testing arrangements.
• Ensure a strong Nuclear Safety Culture and drive continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership & coaching

Stakeholder management

Nuclear QA culture

Project management

Communication

Formation

HNC/HND in a relevant discipline

Recognised apprenticeship in relevant discipline

Diploma in Welding Technology or Welding Engineering

Postgraduate Welding Engineering qualification

CEng/IEng/EngTech accreditation

IWE/EWE qualification or in progress

Level II EN 9712 Radiographic Interpretation qualification

Description du poste

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking a Welding Manager to lead welding activities for the MEH Alliance on the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The role requires extensive experience in regulated nuclear welds, RCC-M standards, and collaboration with engineering, construction and QA teams.

You will develop welding and NDT strategies, oversee WPQRs and procedures, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety culture and regulatory compliance on a major EPC project.