Welding Engineer

TWI Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TWI Ltd in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to apply expertise across defence, energy, manufacturing and infrastructure.

The role combines technical consultancy, project delivery and technology development, including welding process qualification, robotics and additive manufacturing, with a hybrid on-site pattern.

Some roles may require security clearance; travel in the UK and abroad may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree-level engineering qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Diploma or certification such as EWF/IIW Welding Engineer Diploma (or equivalent).
• Extensive industrial experience in welding engineering.
• Knowledge of arc welding processes and deployment.
• Experience with robotics or additive manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert welding engineering advice to industrial clients.
• Plan and manage projects to technical, commercial and quality targets.
• Develop and validate welding and additive manufacturing processes.
• Support site-based activities and engage cross-disciplinary teams.
• Build and sustain customer relationships and identify project opportunities.

Skills

Arc welding

Welding procedures

Weld inspection

Project management

Technical consultancy

Education

Engineering degree

Materials Science degree

Metallurgy degree

Tools

WPS

Welding codes & standards

Job description

## Welding EngineerApply: Cambridge, UK: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 11, 2026 (24 days left to apply): JR100766Welding Engineer# Welding Engineer# AWE**Location**: Cambridge (Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week on site)**Contract**: Permanent**Hours**: Full time – 36 Hours Per Week**Job Profile**: Senior/Principal Engineer**Salary/annum**: Competitive**Reference number**: JR100766**Closing Date**: 11 October 2026Are you an experienced Welding Engineer looking to apply your expertise across a diverse range of industries and technologies?At TWI, you'll work with organisations operating in the defence, energy, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, delivering innovative welding solutions to complex engineering challenges.This role offers a unique combination of technical consultancy, project delivery and technology development, covering areas such as welding process qualification, manufacturing support, robotics and additive manufacturing.**About the Role**Our Arc Welding & Engineering (AWE) Section delivers consultancy, research and technology development projects for customers around the world. As we continue to grow across sectors such as defence, energy and electrification, we're looking for an experienced Welding Engineer to join our team.As a TWI Welding Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting customers, delivering projects and developing practical engineering solutions to real-world challenges.Your responsibilities will include:* Providing expert welding engineering advice and consultancy to industrial clients.* Managing and delivering projects to agreed technical, commercial and quality objectives.* Supporting customers with welding reviews, problem-solving and technical investigations.* Developing and validating welding and additive manufacturing processes.* Supporting short-notice site-based technical activities where required.* Working collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, materials and manufacturing disciplines.* Building strong customer relationships and identifying future project opportunities.* Contributing to the development of innovative technologies, including robotic welding and additive manufacturing.**What You'll Bring**We're looking for an experienced engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.You will ideally have:* An EWF/IIW Welding Engineer Diploma (or equivalent).* A degree-level qualification in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy or a related discipline.* Significant industrial experience in welding engineering.**Essential Experience**You will have knowledge and experience in:* Arc welding processes and their deployment within industry.* Supporting the implementation of new welding processes and technologies.* Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), qualification and welding coordination activities.* Weld inspection and testing methods.* Industry codes and standards, including ASME, EN ISO, API or similar.* Identifying technical challenges and developing practical engineering solutions.You'll also be able to:* Analyse technical problems and develop effective solutions through engineering knowledge, experimentation and process development.* Plan and manage projects effectively to achieve delivery targets.* Communicate confidently with customers and colleagues in both written and verbal formats.* Build relationships and identify business development opportunities through technical discussions.**For further details, please follow the Job Description link below**:https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/JR100766-Welding-Engineer-Job-Description.pdf**Security Clearance:**Some projects require security clearance. Candidates who are eligible to obtain the appropriate level of clearance may have access to a wider range of projects and customers. Support and guidance will be provided where clearance is required.**Travel**:This position may require regular travel both in the UK and abroad.**About us:**TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.**Diversity statement:**TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.**Inclusion:**We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.**Disability Confident Scheme**:We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to [e-mail]**Why work for TWI?**We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.