Welding Engineer

Bilfinger Berger SE; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is seeking a Welding Engineer to join us at Hinkley Point C on a permanent staff basis. The role is based on site, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, supporting welding activities related to pipework installation and ensuring compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications.

Responsibilities include development and review of welding procedures, coordination of procedure qualification testing, QA/QC collaboration, and technical guidance to site teams to resolve welding

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Bilfinger UK are looking for a Welding Engineer to join us at Hinkley point C on a permanent staff basis. This role will be based on site Monday to Friday 40 hours a week

Welding Engineering & Technical Support

Provide technical oversight for all welding activities related to pipework installation.

Ensure welding operations are performedin accordance withapproved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and project requirements.

Providetechnical guidance to welding supervisors, inspectors, and site teams.

Support the resolution of welding-related technical issues during construction.

Review and interpret technical drawings, weld maps, and welding requirements.

Attend training & education events including seminar to understand the latest developments in welding to apply to the project

Completes any other duties as assigned by the Senior Welding Engineer

Welding Procedure Development & Qualification

Support the development, review, and approval of welding procedures (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).

Ensure welding procedures meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.

Coordinate welding procedure qualification testing whererequired.

Maintain records of approved welding procedures and ensure they are correctly implemented on site.

Implementingnew technology/welding processes to aid in improving production

Quality Assurance & Weld Control

Ensure welding activitiescomply withInspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and project quality requirements.

Monitor weld quality performance including weld rejection rates and defect trends.

Support the investigation and resolution of welding defects and non-conformances.

Work closely with QA/QC inspectors to ensure proper inspection and testing of welds.

Supporting production to resolve welding issues

Performance of weld investigations

Materials & Metallurgy Control

Ensure correct welding consumables and materials are usedin accordance withapproved procedures.

Providetechnical adviceregardingmaterial compatibility, preheat requirements, and heat treatment where applicable.

Support control of welding consumables including storage, handling, and traceability.

Involved in the evaluation ofmaterialsandproblem-solvingtechniques to overcome issues with the design drawings or work pack requirements

Provide welding engineering support to construction teams during installation activities.

Ensure welding operations are effectively integrated with construction sequencing and site operations.

Assistsitein resolving technical installation issues related to welding.

Overseeing the machinery used by the welding team including calibration, testing the performance and condition of installed mechanical equipment.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

Promote safe welding practicesin accordance withproject health and safety procedures.

Ensure compliance with site safety standards including hot work requirements andpermitsystems.

Participate in safety briefings, inspections, and incident investigations whererequired.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Monitor welding productivity and performance metrics.

Analyse welding data toidentifytrends and opportunities for improvement.

Provide technical input into project progress reports.

Maintainrecords relating to welding performance, inspection results, and defect analysis.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

Work closely with construction supervisors, QA/QC inspectors, planners, andlogisticsteams.

Liaise with client representatives and third-party inspectorsregardingwelding activities and compliance.

Support coordination between engineering, construction, and quality teams.

Compliance of welding activities with approved procedures and project standards.

Preparation of technical welding engineering documentation

Effective resolutionof welding technical issues.

Support for mechanical completion and system handover.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Weld rejection and defect rates.

Compliance with welding procedures and inspection requirements.

Timely completion of welding documentation and traceability records.

Contribution to programme milestones and installation progress.