Trainee Site Construction Manager

Navantia UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading welding and fabrication company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Welding Supervisor to oversee welding operations and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols. The role involves managing a team of welders, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to welding quality standards. Candidates should have an apprenticeship or advanced qualification in welding engineering and previous supervisory experience. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing health and safety protocols for welding tasks.
• Proven track record in managing a welding team and ensuring quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee welding process compliance and safety measures.
• Conduct pre-job briefs and toolbox talks tailored to welding tasks.
• Manage team performance and support training of welders.

Skills

Welding techniques (MIG, TIG, SMAW)

Team management

Risk assessment

Education

Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in welding or fabrication engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Health & Safety – implement hot work protocols, confined space entry procedures, and manual handling safety. Conduct pre-job briefs, risk assessments, and toolbox talks tailored to welding tasks. Monitor welding environments for compliance and intervene when safety is at risk.

Quality – ensure strict adherence to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Inspection Test Plans (ITP), and Project Quality Plans. Perform in‑process checks: alignment, fit‑up, bevel angles, root gaps. Oversee preheat, interpass, and post‑weld heat treatment (PWHT) requirements. Liaise with QA/QC for inspections and maintain welding documentation (e.g., welding logs, NDT reports). Lead root cause analysis for weld defects and implement corrective actions.

Technical/Operations – provide expertise in welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, SMAW). Ensure proper use and maintenance of welding equipment and consumables. Track project hours and ensure timely delivery. Identify operational risks and escalte when necessary.

People Management – manage team performance, absence and development. Support recruitment and onboarding of welders. Deliver toolbox talks and performance reviews. Handle disciplinary and grievance procedures where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or advanced qualification in welding or fabrication engineering.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.

Contact

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role online please contact us at [e-mail] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.