Welding & Coating Inspector

Atlas NextWave; Billingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Welding & Coating Inspector to join the project team on-site in Billingham for an initial 9-month contract (Outside IR35). The role focuses on quality assurance and inspection of welding, fabrication, and coating activities within a major UK energy infrastructure project.

The ideal candidate will act as client representative for inspections, perform surveillance in line with Project Quality Plans, review qualifications, manage NCRs, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Welding and/or Coating Inspection.
• CSWIP 3.1 (with Radiographic Interpretation) or CSWIP 3.2.2.
• NACE / FROSIO / ICOR / CSWIP Coating Inspection Level 2 or 3.
• ISO 9712:2021 Certification.
• Strong reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems familiarity.
• Manufacturing Record Books knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client representative for welding, fabrication, and coating inspections.
• Carry out surveillance and quality inspections in accordance with Project Quality Plans and ITPs.
• Witness and sign off hold, witness, and review points.
• Review welding, NDT, and coating qualifications and certification.
• Raise and support the management of NCRs where required.
• Ensure compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Conduct material traceability and surveillance checks.
• Attend quality meetings and provide technical quality expertise to the wider project team.
• Review manufacturing records, inspection reports, and project quality documentation.
• Produce weekly QC reports and support project quality objectives.

Skills

Welding inspection

Coating inspection

Quality assurance

Tools

CSWIP 3.1/3.2.2

NACE / FROSIO / ICOR / CSWIP Coating Inspection Level 2 or 3

ISO 9712:2021 Certification

Job description

Atlas NextWave is currently supporting a major UK energy infrastructure project and is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Welding & Coating Inspector to join the project team based on-site in Billingham. This will be working an initial 9 month contract (Outside IR35) working a 10 hour day.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the quality assurance and inspection of welding, fabrication, and coating activities on a large-scale engineering project, ensuring work is delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the client representative for welding, fabrication, and coating inspections.
• Carry out surveillance and quality inspections in accordance with Project Quality Plans and ITPs.
• Witness and sign off hold, witness, and review points.
• Review welding, NDT, and coating qualifications and certification.
• Raise and support the management of NCRs where required.
• Ensure compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Conduct material traceability and surveillance checks.
• Attend quality meetings and provide technical quality expertise to the wider project team.
• Review manufacturing records, inspection reports, and project quality documentation.
• Produce weekly QC reports and support project quality objectives.

5+ years' experience in Welding and/or Coating Inspection

Background within:

• Transmission & Distribution
• Onshore or Offshore Substations
• Renewables
• Major Construction Projects

Strong understanding of:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Manufacturing Record Books

Essential Qualifications

• CSWIP 3.1 (with Radiographic Interpretation) or CSWIP 3.2.2
• NACE / FROSIO / ICOR / CSWIP Coating Inspection Level 2 or 3
• ISO 9712:2021 Certification
• Strong reporting and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

• Outside IR35 contract - hourly rate
• Major energy infrastructure programme

If you have a strong background in welding and coating inspection within power, renewables, transmission & distribution, or major infrastructure projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.