Technical NDT Manager - Lead, Standards & Client Delivery

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking an experienced Technical Manager (NDT) in the UK. The role combines technical assurance and client-facing duties, with a 50/50 split to leverage NDT expertise alongside commercial support for tender activity.

You will lead a team of NDT Technicians and contractors, ensuring projects meet regulatory and client standards while driving technical improvements across site services.

Qualifications

• Strong technical NDT background with significant industry experience.
• PCN Level 2 in Ultrasonics (UT).
• PCN Level 2 in Phased Array or TOFD, or strong practical experience in either technique.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support across NDT site services.
• Ensure NDT projects are technically compliant, well-engineered and delivered to the required standards.
• Review and develop NDT procedures and techniques.
• Carry out technical audits both on and off site.
• Review NDT personnel qualifications, procedures and technical competence.
• Oversee the quality and acceptance of NDT inspection results and reports.
• Provide specialist technical advice to resolve complex NDT issues.
• Maintain technical compliance with ISO/IEC 17020, UKAS and relevant client requirements.
• Support NDT competence assurance and authorisation of technicians.
• Work closely with clients to ensure inspection techniques and procedures meet project requirements.
• Prepare technical responses, estimates and documentation for tenders and quotations.
• Support the commercial team throughout the tender process and attend technical presentations where required.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement across technical processes and procedures.
• Develop and support training and development programmes for the NDT team.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical guidance and leadership to technicians and contractors.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and EHSQ to ensure safe, compliant and effective project delivery.

Skills

PCN Level 2 UT

PCN Level 2 PA/TOFD

ISO 17020 knowledge

NDT procedures development

Technical assurance

Driving license

Job description

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking an experienced Technical Manager (NDT) in the UK. The role combines technical assurance and client-facing duties, with a 50/50 split to leverage NDT expertise alongside commercial support for tender activity.

You will lead a team of NDT Technicians and contractors, ensuring projects meet regulatory and client standards while driving technical improvements across site services.