Site-Based Welding Inspector — Quality & Compliance

NRL Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking a Welding Inspector based in Seascale, Cumbria to support on-site activities and ensure welding, installation and testing meet quality and safety standards on a major project.

The role requires PCN Level 2 MPI/DPI, CSWIP 3.1, and proven welding inspection experience; you will review drawings, manage inspections, and liaise with project teams to drive compliance.

Qualifications

• PCN Level 2 MPI, DPI required.
• CSWIP 3.1 minimum.
• Proven welding inspection and quality assurance experience.
• Knowledge of ITPs, LTRs, technical drawings and quality control documentation.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site and off-site inspections and produce surveillance reports.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications and inspection documentation.
• Monitor installation activities to ensure adherence to procedures and client requirements.
• Conduct and witness inspections and testing in line with ITPs and relevant standards.
• Review and support completion of Lifetime Records (LTRs) and quality documentation.
• Verify materials against drawings, specifications and supporting documents.
• Identify defects or non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Liaise with project, engineering, quality, client and subcontractor teams.
• Support supplier and subcontractor surveillance, reviewing inspection and test certification.

Skills

PCN Level 2 MPI/DPI

CSWIP 3.1

Welding inspection

ITPs & LTRs docs

Quality documentation

Planning & communication

Education

CSWIP 3.1 (minimum)

Job description

NRL Recruitment is seeking a Welding Inspector based in Seascale, Cumbria to support on-site activities and ensure welding, installation and testing meet quality and safety standards on a major project.

The role requires PCN Level 2 MPI/DPI, CSWIP 3.1, and proven welding inspection experience; you will review drawings, manage inspections, and liaise with project teams to drive compliance.