Quality Control Inspector

Matchtech; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Quality Control Inspector (Welding & NDT) for on-site work at Hinkley Point C, Somerset. The role focuses on welding inspections, NDT surveillance, and ensuring ITP adherence.

You will hold CSWIP 3.1 and PCN Level 2 PT/RI, read ISO drawings, and support continuous improvement while maintaining nuclear safety standards.

Qualifications

• CSWIP 3.1 certified welding inspector.
• Active PCN Level 2 in PT and RI.
• Ability to read ISO drawings and complex schematics.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and joint geometries.

Responsibilities

• Welding inspections and dimensional accuracy across fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Verify welding equipment, parameters and consumables per WPS.
• Manage ITPs through manufacture, treatment and site delivery.
• Inspect incoming materials and identify counterfeit items for nuclear safety.
• Conduct site visits to sub-contractor facilities and produce reports.

Skills

CSWIP 3.1

PCN Level 2 PT

PCN Level 2 RI

Reading ISO drawings

Welding procedures knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Control Inspector (Welding & NDT)

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset, England (On-Site, with occasional travel to manufacturing site in Broughton)

Job Type: Full-time

Security Clearance: UK Background Check / Vetting Required

About the Client

Our client is an international leader in industrial process design, fabrication, piping, and construction management. With a strong presence in high-specification sectors such as nuclear, energy, pharmaceuticals, and heavy industry, they are renowned for delivering complex, high-integrity mechanical and piping systems.

They operate with a strong emphasis on operational satisfaction, quality assurance, nuclear safety, and employee development, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving across all project delivery teams.

About the Opportunity

This role is based on-site at the landmark Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project in Somerset, with periodic visits to the client's off-site manufacturing facility in Broughton.

Reporting to the Senior Project Quality Manager, the Quality Control Inspector will oversee the quality, structural integrity, and safety of welding, fabrication, installation, and dimensional activities. You will play a crucial role in inspecting welds, managing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), conducting goods inwards checks, and identifying Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Items (CFSI) to ensure total nuclear safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Welding Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Welding & Dimensional Inspections: Inspect and evaluate weld strength, quality, joint setup, and dimensional accuracy across fabrication, assembly, and installation stages.
• Equipment & Process Verification: Ensure correct welding equipment, parameters, and consumables are used in accordance with approved welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• ITP Management: Actively manage and control Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) through every stage of manufacture, treatment, and site delivery.
• Goods Inwards & CFSI Awareness: Inspect incoming raw materials and components to ensure compliance with standards, maintaining strict vigilance against Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Items (CFSI).

Supply Chain & Sub-Contractor Inspections

• Sub-Contractor Surveillance: Conduct site visits and random quality inspections at sub-contractor facilities and treatment works to verify compliance with purchase orders and project specifications.
• Inspection Reporting: Produce, record, and maintain clear visit reports, factory acceptance reports, and end-of-manufacture/install documentation.

Nuclear Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Workmanship Standards: Drive high workmanship standards across site production teams, in-house workshops, and external suppliers.
• Safety & Culture: Maintain a clean and safe workspace, report safety and quality concerns promptly, and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Technical Certifications

• CSWIP 3.1: Minimum requirement (Certified Welding Inspector).
• PCN Level 2 Certifications: Must hold active PCN Level 2 in Penetrant Testing (PT) and Radiographic Interpretation (RI).
• Engineering Drawings: Proven ability to read and interpret isometric drawings (ISOs) and complex engineering schematics.
• Welding Expertise: Advanced working knowledge of modern welding procedures, processes, and joint geometries.
• IT Proficiency: Strong digital skills using Microsoft Office tools to create formal inspection reports, presentations, and completion packages, with the aptitude to learn bespoke project software.

Desirable Qualifications

• PCN Level 2 Certifications: PCN Level 2 in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) or Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is highly advantageous.

Requirements & Experience

• Quality & NDT Background: Hands-on experience performing physical welding inspections, NDT surveillance, and dimensional checks in a high-integrity industrial environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional precision and thoroughness when assessing weld quality and verifying physical materials against mill certificates.
• Communication & Relationships: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across production teams, client representatives, and sub-contractors