Senior NDT & Welding Coordinator - Nuclear Projects

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking an experienced NDT Co-ordinator to support welding and NDT delivery on the Hinkley Point C MEHA project at the Somerset site. You will coordinate activities, ensure RCC-M compliance and work with Engineering, Construction and QA teams.

The role emphasizes safety, right-first-time quality and robust documentation, with security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in welding-related roles, ideally on EPC or nuclear projects.
• Knowledge of RCC-M, ISO 9001, EN 13480 and EN ISO 3834-2.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2 or PCN Level 2/3 accreditation.
• Understanding of welding QA, NDT reporting and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate welding and NDT activities across the MEHA project.
• Support the welding and NDT strategies in line with project requirements.
• Coordinate RT, UT and VT activities.
• Prepare, review and maintain welding docs (WDS, weld maps, weld matrices, WPS/WPQRs, welder qualifications).
• Review certificates to ensure RCC-M and ISO 13480 compliance.
• Maintain welding records, qualification logs and equipment calibration records.
• Support qualification and approval of welding procedures.
• Provide technical support to Engineering, Construction, QA and subcontractors.
• Support QA, defect resolution and continuous improvement; promote right-first-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear regulations and project standards.

Skills

Welding coordination

NDT coordination

Technical documentation

Communication & teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Welding)

Professional accreditation (CSWIP 3.1/3.2 or PCN L2/3)

Job description

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking an experienced NDT Co-ordinator to support welding and NDT delivery on the Hinkley Point C MEHA project at the Somerset site. You will coordinate activities, ensure RCC-M compliance and work with Engineering, Construction and QA teams.

The role emphasizes safety, right-first-time quality and robust documentation, with security clearance requirements.