On-Site Welding Engineer - Nuclear Project

Bilfinger UK; Wembdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is seeking a Welding Engineer to join our on-site team at Hinkley Point C on a permanent basis. You will provide technical oversight for welding activities related to pipework installation, ensure WPS compliance, and mentor site supervisors, inspectors and teams.

The role covers procedures development, QA & weld control, materials and metallurgy, construction support, safety compliance, and performance reporting to help deliver project milestones and ensure traceability of welding

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for all welding activities related to pipework installation.
• Ensure welding operations are performed in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to welding supervisors, inspectors, and site teams.
• Support the resolution of welding-related technical issues during construction.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, weld maps, and welding requirements.
• Attend training & education events including seminar to understand the latest developments in welding to apply to the project
• Completes any other duties as assigned by the Senior Welding Engineer
• Support development, review, and approval of welding procedures (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Test pieces procurement & machining, technique development, PWHT & Mechanical testing
• Ensure welding procedures meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Coordinate welding procedure qualification testing where required.
• Maintain records of approved welding procedures and ensure they are correctly implemented on site.
• Implementing new technology/welding processes to aid in improving production
• Ensure welding activities comply with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and project quality requirements.
• Monitor weld quality performance including weld rejection rates and defect trends.
• Support the investigation and resolution of welding defects and non-conformances.
• Work closely with QA/QC inspectors to ensure proper inspection and testing of welds.
• Supporting production to resolve welding issues
• Performance of weld investigations
• Provide welding engineering support to construction teams during installation activities.
• Ensure welding operations are effectively integrated with construction sequencing and site operations.
• Assist site in resolving technical installation issues related to welding.
• Overseeing the machinery used by the welding team including calibration, testing the performance and condition of installed mechanical equipment.
• Promote safe welding practices in accordance with project health and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards including hot work requirements and permit systems.
• Participate in safety briefings, inspections, and incident investigations where required.
• Monitor welding productivity and performance metrics.
• Analyse welding data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical input into project progress reports.
• Maintain records relating to welding performance, inspection results, and defect analysis.
• Work closely with construction supervisors, QA/QC inspectors, planners, and logistics teams.
• Liaise with client representatives and third-party inspectors regarding welding activities and compliance.
• Support coordination between engineering, construction, and quality teams.
• Key Deliverables
• Compliance of welding activities with approved procedures and project standards.
• Preparation of technical welding engineering documentation
• Effective resolution of welding technical issues.
• Support for mechanical completion and system handover.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Weld rejection and defect rates.
• Compliance with welding procedures and inspection requirements.
• Timely completion of welding documentation and traceability records.
• Contribution to programme milestones and installation progress.

Job description

Bilfinger UK is seeking a Welding Engineer to join our on-site team at Hinkley Point C on a permanent basis. You will provide technical oversight for welding activities related to pipework installation, ensure WPS compliance, and mentor site supervisors, inspectors and teams.

The role covers procedures development, QA & weld control, materials and metallurgy, construction support, safety compliance, and performance reporting to help deliver project milestones and ensure traceability of welding