Senior NDT Inspector: Lead UT/MPI for Structural Steel

Severfield PLC; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits packages

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Severfield UK Limited is seeking a Senior NDT Inspector for our Dalton, Thirsk site. You will lead all NDT activities on shift, ensuring high-quality inspections across UT, MPI, PT and VT with strong technical leadership and mentoring for junior staff.

The role requires PCN MPI Level 2, UT certifications, CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspector certification, and a solid understanding of structural steel fabrication and inspection standards.

Qualifications

• PCN Level 2 in Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI).
• PCN Ultrasonic Testing (UT) certifications covering welds, forgings, castings.
• CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspector certification is required; 3.1 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all NDT activities during the shift, ensuring timely and accurate inspections.
• Interpret and apply standards including BS EN ISO, AWS, and ASME.
• Perform and oversee NDT methods: UT, MPI, PT, VT.
• Review and validate inspection reports for clarity, accuracy, and traceability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior inspectors and technicians.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Support investigations, audits and root cause analyses related to quality concerns.
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

MPI Level 2

UT certifications

CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspector

Job description

Severfield UK Limited is seeking a Senior NDT Inspector for our Dalton, Thirsk site. You will lead all NDT activities on shift, ensuring high-quality inspections across UT, MPI, PT and VT with strong technical leadership and mentoring for junior staff.

The role requires PCN MPI Level 2, UT certifications, CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspector certification, and a solid understanding of structural steel fabrication and inspection standards.